62,000 Toyota, Lexus EVs Recalled for Windshield Defrosters
Toyota is recalling some 62,000 examples of its bZ4X electric SUV, as well as RZ 300e and RZ 450e electric SUVs from luxury arm Lexus, over an issue concerning windshield defrosters.
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Affected vehicles include model-year 2023-25 bZ4X and RZ 450e SUVs and model-year 2024-25 RZ 300e SUVs. A software issue in the electrical control unit may prevent the windshield defroster in affected vehicles from removing frost, ice or fog from the windshield, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
As a fix, dealers will update the programming of the affected electrical control unit. They’ll also inspect and replace the electrical climate control compressor, as necessary, for free. The automaker will notify owners by early November, but those with questions in the meantime can contact Toyota at 800-331-4331, Lexus at 800-255-3987, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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