US EditionToyota, Subaru, Lexus Recall over 90,000 Vehicles over Heating, Cooling System Issues
Recall affects 2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra models; dealers will update HVAC software and inspect compressors to prevent visibility issues and crashes.
- Toyota, Subaru and Lexus announced a recall of 94,320 electric vehicles and halted sales at dealerships following a notice from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing to the NHTSA.
- Transport Canada alerted Toyota, and extreme-cold testing revealed that an electrical compressor failure can cause the HVAC ECU to enter failsafe mode, suspending heater and defroster operation.
- Affected models include the 2023–2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ and Subaru Solterra, with dealers updating HVAC control software and inspecting or replacing the electrical compressor at no charge.
- In cold conditions the defect can prevent frost, ice or fog removal from the windshield, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk, NHTSA warned.
- Owners will be mailed notices on October 20 and can check recall status via the NHTSA or USA TODAY recall databases and contact Toyota customer service 1-800-331-4331 using recall reference numbers 25TB07, 25TA07, 25LB04, 25LA04, WRD-25.
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Over 90k Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled
Over 90,000 vehicles have been recalled due to issues with their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Toyota’s parent company, which also owns Lexus and a portion of Subaru, identified a problem that affects vehicles with model years 2023-2025. The company found that the HVAC systems could have electrical compressor failure. The problem could cause the defroster or defogger to be inoperative, increasing the risk of crash. Owners ca…
Toyota, Subaru, And Lexus Halt EV Sales Just As Buyers Rush To Beat Tax Deadline
Toyota, Subaru, and Lexus are recalling approximately 100,000 EVs. They have a climate control issue that can impact defroster performance. Dealers will update the HVAC software and inspect the electrical compressor. Toyota, Subaru, and Lexus are recalling 94,320 electric vehicles in the United States and stopping sales of models currently at dealerships. This is due to a problematic climate control system, which can prevent the defroster and de…
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