Lexus and Toyota — Toyota: C-HR, RAV4 HEV, RAV4 PHV; Lexus: NX450h+, RX350h, RX450h+, RX500h
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The design of the accessory immobilizer is not robust enough. It allows the vehicle to be in 'Ready ON' mode even when no match is found between the vehicle and its key but will switch the vehicle to 'Ready OFF' after. It can happen while driving, which will stop the car and increase the risk of an accident.
- Origin
- Japan
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Toyota and Lexus cars have a weak part in the engine-start system. This part may let the car stay “on” even when the key does not match.
What's happening? The car might suddenly turn off while you are driving. This could cause an accident.
Does this affect me? Owners of certain Toyota and Lexus models in Portugal, Estonia, France, Poland, Sweden, or Slovakia may be at risk.
What should I do? Take your car to a Toyota or Lexus dealer for a free fix. Ask your dealer or a mechanic before driving if you are unsure.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The design of the accessory immobilizer is not robust enough. It allows the vehicle to be in 'Ready ON' mode even when no match is found between the vehicle and its key but will switch the vehicle to 'Ready OFF' after. It can happen while driving, which will stop the car and increase the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan
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