Lexus Lexus Rx: Due To The Software Programming For The Dcm Memory Capacity There Is A Possibility That The Dcm May Not Complete The Shutdown Process Within A Specific Period Of Time When The Ignition
Recall Summary Lexus is recalling approximately 29,827 vehicles across multiple models (RX, RZ, UX, LS500H, ES, LS500, and NX) because a software issue in the Data Communication Module may prevent it from properly shutting down when the ignition is turned off. This can cause the module to fail to restart on the next ignition cycle, disabling the e-Call emergency function. Lexus will fix this through a wireless software update sent over-the-air to affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- LEXUS
- Product
- Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS RX, LEXUS LEXUS RZ, LEXUS LEXUS UX, LEXUS LEXUS LS500H, LEXUS LEXUS ES, LEXUS LEXUS LS500, LEXUS LEXUS NX. Units affected: 29,827
- Reason
- On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations. Remedy: The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-10-12
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/206746d9-2903-490a-8615-043a8e545593