Vehicle recall 25V577000 · September 4, 2025
Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ and 1 more model
During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V577000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 2025
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25TB07,25LB04,WRD25
- Owner notification
- October 17, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 94,320
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Vehicles covered
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