Lexus RZ Recall R/2025/373: Electric Compressor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 4,089
- vehicles in the UK
- 5GG46 (25SD-026)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled RZ vehicles built between 2 November 2021 and 2 June 2025. Due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function. The dealer will reprogram the HVAC control ECU and inspect the compressor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Electric Compressor Defect: For affected vehicles due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function. Remedy: Reprogram the HVAC control ECU and inspect the compressor .
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electric Compressor.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the HVAC control ECU and inspect the compressor. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
RZ built between 2 November 2021 and 2 June 2025 may be included. Lexus estimates 4,089 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 5GG46 (25SD-026) or the DVSA reference R/2025/373. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES, LBX, LC, LM and 5 moreParking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models | Low | R/2025/467 | |
| LBX, LM, LS500H, RXCombination meter reprogramming on multiple models (Lexus) | Low | R/2025/275 | |
| Lexus NXLSS & TSS 3.0 forward recognition camera on multiple models | Low | R/2024/250 | |
| Lexus ES, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H, Lexus NX and 3 moreDue to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable | Urgent | R/2023/280 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2025/371 on 20 Oct 2025, for electric heater replacement. The one launched after it was R/2025/275 on 24 Nov 2025, for combination meter reprogramming on multiple models (Lexus). You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/373, launched 3 November 2025. 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.