More than 94,000 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru cars are being recalled in the U.S. due to a major issue with their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some models from 2023 to 2025 may have faulty electrical compressors that can cause the defroster or defogger to stop working — a problem that could increase the risk of accidents.
The fix? A simple HVAC software update, and in some cases, a replacement of the compressor.
🚗 Cars Affected in the Recall
The following models are included, as per NHTSA’s recall notice:
- Toyota bZ4X (2023–2025)
- Lexus RZ (2023–2025)
- Subaru Solterra (2023–2025)
In total, about 94,000 vehicles are impacted.
Owner notifications will start going out by mail on October 20, 2025.
📞 What Owners Should Do
If your car is part of this recall:
- Take it to an authorized Toyota, Lexus, or Subaru dealer.
- Dealers will update the HVAC software for free.
- They will also inspect the compressor and replace it if needed.
For help, customers can contact:
- Toyota: 1-800-331-4331 (Recall Nos. 25TB07 & 25TA07 for bZ4X)
- Lexus: 1-800-331-4331 (Recall Nos. 25LB04 & 25LA04 for RZ)
- Subaru: Recall No. WRD-25
🔎 How to Check If Your Car Is Affected
Owners can confirm if their vehicle is included by checking the NHTSA recall database or by entering their VIN or license plate number directly on the NHTSA website.
⚠️ With safety at risk, if you own one of these models, don’t wait — get your car inspected and updated as soon as possible.
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