Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, Subaru Solterra Defrost Recall
2025 SUBARU SOLTERRA, 2025 TOYOTA BZ4X: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Updated September 4, 2025
Certain 2023 to 2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles may have an HVAC system fault that disables the defroster and defogger, reducing windshield visibility and increasing crash risk.
Is the Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on September 4, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2023 to 2025 Toyota bZ4X, 2023 to 2025 Lexus RZ, and 2023 to 2025 Subaru Solterra vehicles with potential HVAC system electrical compressor failure affecting defroster and defogger operation.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2023, 2024, or 2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, or Subaru Solterra. Check your vehicle's model year and badge to confirm.
What to do right now
Take your vehicle to a Toyota, Lexus, or Subaru dealer for a free HVAC control software update and electrical compressor inspection/replacement if needed. Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 if you have questions. Reference recall numbers: Toyota 25TB07/25TA07, Lexus 25LB04/25LA04, or Subaru WRD-25.
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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