Back over prevention: softwareRecall 26V-162 · Lexus vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 26V-162 covers 144,200 Lexus vehicles for a back over prevention: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,180 vehicles were listed as unreachable.