Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Lexus Recalls Luxury Models in India for Parking Assist Software Update
Lexus is recalling over 1,500 of its fancy cars in India because of a small glitch in their backup camera software.
Sometimes, when you put the car in reverse, the camera screen might freeze or go blank for a moment.
This isn't a big mechanical problem, and no one has reported any accidents because of it.
However, Lexus is recalling them to update the software for free.
This is like giving the car a tiny computer tune-up to make sure the camera always works when you need it to see behind you.
The recall affects models like the LM, LX, LS, NX, and RX made between late 2021 and mid-2025.
Lexus will contact the owners to get this fixed quickly.
Lexus India is recalling 1,588 luxury vehicles, including LM, LX, LS, NX, and RX models.
The recall is to update the Parking Assist ECU software, which controls the Panoramic View Monitor (rear-view camera).
A software error can cause the rear-view camera image to briefly freeze or not appear when reversing shortly after ignition.
While not affecting driving performance, the issue could temporarily impact visibility during parking.
Lexus will perform the software update free of charge, and owners will be contacted personally.
- Who
- Lexus India
- What
- Recalling luxury models LM, LX, LS, NX, and RX to update Parking Assist ECU software for the Panoramic View Monitor system.
- When
- November 2021 to August 2025 (manufacturing period of affected vehicles)
- Where
- India
- Why
- A software error may cause the rear-view camera image to freeze briefly or not appear when the vehicle is put in reverse shortly after ignition, potentially affecting visibility.
Proactive Measure
Potential Safety Concern
Reason for Recall
Proactive Measure
Lexus states the recall is a proactive measure to update software that could briefly cause the rear-view camera image to freeze or not appear. This does not affect driving performance or mechanical safety.
Potential Safety Concern
The potential for the rear-view camera image to freeze or not appear during reversing could temporarily affect visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Reported Incidents
Proactive Measure
Lexus India has confirmed that no incidents or customer complaints have been reported in India regarding this issue.
Potential Safety Concern
Despite no reported incidents, the potential for compromised visibility during reversing is a valid safety concern addressed by recalls.
- Manufacturer
- Lexus India
- Number of Vehicles Recalled
- 1,588
- Country
- India
- Issue
- Software error in Parking Assist ECU causing rear-view camera to freeze or not appear when reversing.
- Affected Models
- LM, LX, LS, NX, RX
- Manufacturing Dates
- November 2021 to August 2025
- Remedy
- Free software update for the Parking Assist ECU.
