Lexus Lexus NX Recall R/2016/295: Parking Brake May Not Activate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 9,113
- vehicles in the UK
- CGG83
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus NX vehicles built between 6 March 2014 and 7 December 2016. Due to the incorrect programming of the Brake Control Module there is a possibility that the parking brake may not be set automatically when the Brake Hold or Hill Assist System is deactivated by certain conditions for example the unfastening of the driver,s seat belt while the system is enabled. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and reprogramme the Brake Control Module with the new correct software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the incorrect programming of the Brake Control Module there is a possibility that the parking brake may not be set automatically when the Brake Hold or Hill Assist System is deactivated by certain conditions for example the unfastening of the driver,s seat belt while the system is enabled. When this occurs the system is designed to deactivate the brake hold function sound a warning buzzer display a message in the instrument cluster and automatically set the parking brake. If this should occur and the transmission is left in a gear other than Park then the vehicle could creep forward or backward increasing the risk of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT ACTIVATE CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that due to the incorrect programming of the Brake Control Module there is a possibility that the parking brake may not be set automatically when the Brake Hold or Hill Assist System is deactivated by certain conditions for example the unfastening of the driver�s seat belt while the system is enabled. When this occurs the system is designed to deactivate the brake hold function sound a warning buzzer display a message in the instrument cluster and automatically set the parking brake. If this should occur and the transmission is left in a gear other than Park then the vehicle could creep forward or backward increasing the risk of a collision. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and reprogramme the Brake Control Module with the new correct software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may not activate correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and reprogramme the Brake Control Module with the new correct software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Lexus NX built between 6 March 2014 and 7 December 2016 may be included. Lexus estimates 9,113 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lexus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lexus.
- Book with any franchised Lexus dealer, quoting the campaign code CGG83 or the DVSA reference R/2016/295. See how to get a Lexus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2016/080 on 26 May 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2017/332 on 22 Jan 2018, for possibility of a fuel leak. You can also see every Lexus recall, the Lexus NX recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/295, launched 16 January 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.