2025 Toyota bZ4X Solterra Defroster Recall
2025 SUBARU SOLTERRA, 2025 TOYOTA BZ4X: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Updated September 4, 2025
The defroster and defogger system in certain 2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles may stop working during certain HVAC faults, reducing visibility and raising crash risk. Dealers will update the software and inspect the electrical compressor for free.
Is the Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on September 4, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X, 2023-2025 Lexus RZ, and 2025 Subaru Solterra vehicles with potential HVAC system faults affecting the defroster and defogger.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X, a 2023-2025 Lexus RZ, or a 2025 Subaru Solterra. Check your vehicle year and model against these ranges.
What to do right now
Contact your Toyota, Lexus, or Subaru dealer to schedule a free software update to the HVAC control system and inspection of the electrical compressor. Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 if you need assistance. Owner notification letters were sent October 17, 2025.
Contact: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
The hazard
An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V577000
- Recalled
- September 4, 2025
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