Toyota Recalls 591,000 Vehicles and Halts EV Sales Over Infotainment Glitch and Defroster Issue

Toyota is recalling over 590,000 vehicles in the US, including RAV4, Camry, and Lexus models, due to a glitch with the infotainment system. The company is also halting sales of electric vehicles, including the 2023-2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra, due to a faulty defroster. Owners will be notified and can contact Toyota's customer service hotline or the NHTSA for more information.

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) has initiated a recall for over 94,000 vehicles across its 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra models due to a potential malfunction in the HVAC system that could disable the defroster and defogger, posing visibility risks Toyota to recall over 94,000 vehicles for defroster malfunction risk, NHTSA says^[1]. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been notified of this issue.

The recall stems from incorrect programming of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which could result in a failsafe mode that suspends heater operation. This malfunction could increase the risk of crashes, especially in cold weather conditions, as the lack of defrosting or defogging capabilities may impair visibility Toyota Recalls Over 94,000 Electric SUVs for HVAC System Faults^[2].

Toyota has identified that the issue is related to the software of the system's electronic control module, which is produced by Denso. The company will update the software for the HVAC module and, if necessary, replace the electrical compressor at no cost to affected owners and lessees. Dealers will begin notifying owners by November 3, 2025 Toyota Recalls Over 94,000 Electric SUVs for HVAC System Faults^[2].

The recall affects a total of 94,320 vehicles, with the bZ4X accounting for 41,499 units, the Solterra for 32,320, and the Lexus RZ for 20,501. The recall was prompted by an information request from Transport Canada, which cited alleged HVAC system failures on 2023 to 2024 model year vehicles Toyota Recalls Over 94,000 Electric SUVs for HVAC System Faults^[2].

In addition to the recall, Toyota has also halted sales of the affected electric SUVs due to this issue. The stop-sale order comes at a critical time, as the federal tax break for consumers who lease or buy electric vehicles in the United States will expire after September 30, 2025 Toyota Recalls Over 94,000 Electric SUVs for HVAC System Faults^[2].