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Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25TB13/25LB06/WRE25","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V577000","component":"VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2025-09-04","owner_notified":"2025-10-17","units":94320,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.","consequence":"An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25TB07,25LB04,WRD25","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":94,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":10,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",3],["Electrical System",3],["Power Train",2],["Structure",1],["Air Bags",1],["Engine",1]],"by_year":{"2023":2,"2024":3,"2025":3,"2026":2},"excerpts":[["2026-03-24","Power Train","My vehicle, a 2023 Lexus RZ 450e, has been out of service for over 30 days due to an unresolved HVAC system failure affecting cabin heating. The issue significantly impacts the safe operation of the vehicle, particularly in cold weather conditions where adequate heat is necessary for driver visibility and occupant safe\u2026"],["2026-01-16","Suspension","While driving slowly in a parking lot and without striking any object, my 2023 Lexus RZ 450e experienced a catastrophic front right suspension failure. The suspension failure caused separation of the CV axle, detachment of the front right wheel assembly, and an immediate loss of steering control. The vehicle became ino\u2026"],["2025-10-29","Wheels","I was driving at 45 mph during a sunny day with normal traffic flow. The right rear tire had suddenly exploded. It almost caused a major accident. Upon inspection, the tire was totally blew out. Only the rim was left. The tire expert at Northside Lexus dealer in Houston said he had seen hundreds of blow out tires on Le\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.105,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":220,"mpg":null,"ncap":5,"complaints":10},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}