CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
- Risk
- An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.
What this recall means for you
Certain HVAC system faults, such as an electrical compressor failure, can cause the defroster and defogger to stop working. Without them, the windshield and windows may fog or frost over, reducing the driver's visibility in some driving conditions and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software and inspect the electrical compressor, replacing it if necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. For Toyota vehicles, contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331; for Lexus and Subaru vehicles, use the recall numbers in your owner letter to arrange the repair.
Check your VIN for open recalls on the manufacturer's website or NHTSA's recall lookup tool, and schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus RZ | 202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Solterra | 202320242025 |
| Toyota BZ4X | 202320242025 |