Lexus · LC500h

The vehicles' electronic control unit (ECU) has been improperly programmed and the throttle is not coordinated with the transmission and gear changes. As a consequence, when accelerating in highway driving mode, the hybrid system could shut down, causing a loss of power, which can increase the risk of accidents.

Published: 21 September 2018
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 05/09/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1329/18
Model: - Type approval number: e6*2007/46*0195- Model Code: LC500h (GWZ100)

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Japan

Product description

Passenger car