Lexus Lexus Nx450h+: Dc-dc Converter May Have Been Damaged During Production

Recall Summary Lexus is recalling 891 NX450h+ plug-in hybrid vehicles because a component inside the DC-DC converter (which charges the 12V battery) may have been damaged during production and could fail, causing a short circuit. If this happens, the module can overheat and potentially damage nearby components, creating a fire risk. Lexus will replace the DC-DC converter.

Recalling firm

LEXUS

Product

Vehicles: LEXUS LEXUS NX450h+. Units affected: 891

Reason

The plug-in hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes a DC-DC converter that reduces the voltage of the electricity from the Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery in order to charge the vehicle�s 12V battery. Contained within the DC-DC converter is a current rectifying module that is installed on the circuit board. Some of these modules may have been damaged during production by the supplier and could fail so creating a short circuit. This allows current from the 12V battery to continue to flow through the module and the module will generate heat. Under certain conditions if excessive heat is...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2023-08-21

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/af1148ac-7d3a-48e8-8d05-c4a7b5d56599