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Safety recall · 26V162000

Back over prevention: software Lexus recall

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this recall to NHTSA on March 18, 2026. It covers about 144,200 vehicles across 11 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
26V162000
Reported
Mar 18, 2026
Vehicles
144,200
Area
Driver assistance

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Lexus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 26V162000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 26V162000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 26V162000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 26V162000 announced?

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported it to NHTSA on March 18, 2026. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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