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Lexus NX350 (2022-2025), NX250 (2022-2025), RX350 (2023-2026), and TX350 (2024-2026)

The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, reducing the driver's view and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 144,200 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2026.

Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

Is your Lexus affected?

3 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • NX, model years 2022 to 2025
  • RX, model years 2023 to 2026
  • TX, model years 2024 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
Backup camera defect
Campaign
26V162000
Vehicles affected
144,200
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-800-331-4331

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)