Recall 23V-478
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2022 Lexus NX450H+ and 1 other model: Electrical system (propulsion system, dc/dc converter).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-478
- Reported
- July 12, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 43,442 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
The risk
A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lexus NX450H+ 2022
- Toyota RAV4 Prime 2021 to 2022