my bet would be legal liability as the primary driver for a dealer hands on required update.

 

There was an OTA update recently that added some infotainment functionality, but that's usually the extent of what traditional cars can do with OTA.

 

Have 24 RX and LC, no problems with camera so Im not going to fix it if its isnt broken till it does.. Dealer is an hour away so its a wasted day if I wait.

 

I have an appointment Monday to get my '24 updated. No issues yet but not going to wait.

 

Our LX and RX are on the list. Had the LX accomplished during a recent oil change. Besides something like two hours, it messed up certain seat functions; lumbar, massage, 2nd row automatic release, auto front seat movement. After several days, some functions returned on their own. Vehicle went back and they performed a “reset” which I assume was disconnecting the battery for +10 minutes. No problems since.

 

I still haven't seen any notification from the car about an update. I have also gone into the menus which didn't indicate anything available. Have others received an update?

I'll get the camera update at some point but am in no rush. So far haven't run into the issue.

 

I got the update notification in my car on Sep 12.

 

Took my LC in for the recall, but they told me it triggered an unusual message after the update. Now there's a CEL and theyre unable to figure it out. It's been in the dealership for 3 days now.
I don't remember exactly what he said, but something about a stuck throttle body or some flap kind of DTC.
Hoping to call tomorrow for updates.

Update: apparently there's a service bulletin to replace the throttle body.

 

Got it done on my 25 NX 450h+ last week and I never had a problem with my cameras. Then 1 day after, on one drive my screen would go black when going slower than 8mph when the 360 cameras automatically turn on or when going into reverse. Only way to get the screen back up was to put the car in park or press the camera button. I scheduled an appt to have it looked at. It’s at the dealer now and they did find camera fault messages. They are contacting Lexus Corporate to see what to do.

I was debating on waiting to get the initial fix done until more fixes have been done and the techs have more experience and to work out the real world kinks. I wished I had waited because who knows if this software patch introduced more bugs. I do notice what appears to be lag when the cameras turn off to the regular infotainment screen when you from slow to normal. The master technician who works on my LC is assigned to figure out the bug on my NX.

 

Lexus reliability and defect correction down a rabbit hole on this issue as I read it.

 

I don't really experience the issue to a bothersome point on my 24 so I'm just going to leave it be until it becomes a a problem. Thanks for the warning!

 

This recall affects over a million vehicles worldwide (Toyota, Lexus, Subaru), dating back to Apr 2021 in some models (NX Non-Hybrid and Hybrid) all the way to Oct 2025 (Camry Hybrid, TX Hybrid) and in between. I thought it was due to 2024 LC models having new infotainment system but is definitely not due to it - the issue is with Parking Assist ECU manufactured by Denso. For LC, the affected production date range is May 15, 2023 - Jan 10, 2025 (for LC Hybrid it is May 24, 2023 - Dec 13, 2024).

Here is the extract from the recall notice.

Description of the defect or noncompliance:
The subject vehicles are equipped with a Parking Assist ECU, which is a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rearview image. The software in this ECU may cause
(1) the rearview image to freeze briefly during the backing event if reverse is selected within a specific time after ignition is turned on; or
(2) the rearview image not to display on the next ignition on if the ignition is turned on and off within a specific time.

As a result, the subject vehicles may not meet the rear visibility requirements specified in FMVSS No. 111, paragraphs S5.5.5, S5.5.6, S6.2.5, and/or S6.2.6, which may increase the risk of a crash with a person during a backing event.

Chronology:
April 2024 - December 2024

Toyota conducted a review of the Japan spec PVM system software programming as a part of a different activity and began bench testing to investigate possibility of (1) rearview image freezing and (2) rearview image not displaying, due to field reports in Japan. During bench testing, Toyota found
(1) if interruptions occurred during the image drawing process, the rearview image could freeze, and
(2) if the camera optical alignment data became abnormal during the data writing process due to the Parking Assist ECU power down, the rearview image may not display.
Additionally, it was discovered during the software programming review that, the possible errors could affect to the global spec PVM systems, including those sold in the U.S.

December 2024 - October 2025

Toyota conducted vehicle testing to confirm if (1) the interruptions, or (2) the abnormal camera optical alignment data could occur on a vehicle during actual customer usage, and what the phenomenon was if the conditions occurred.
For (1), the testing and analysis found that, if the vehicle is shifted into reverse within 0.7 to 2.6 seconds after ignition on, a vehicle speed is detected during the first image frame process, and the first image frame process occurs within 1.1 to 1.4 seconds after shifting into reverse, then the rearview image could freeze for up to 1.8 seconds.
For (2), the testing and analysis found that two 23 millisecond camera optical alignment data writing processes occur randomly during the first 12.5 seconds after ignition on and if the Parking Assist ECU powers off during either of these two data writing processes, the data for camera optical alignment becomes an abnormal value, causing the rearview image not to display on the next ignition on.

On October 24, 2025, Toyota determined that it is possible that the involved vehicles could experience the conditions above and may not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 111 S5.5.5, S5.5.6, S6.2.5 and/or S6.2.6. As a result, Toyota decided to conduct a recall.

Source: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/202...5V744-2593.pdf

So, I used to wait for at least 20+ seconds before performing any of these actions - select reverse after starting the car or on/off engine. This will be a good measure for someone who has not done the software update yet.

BTW, the update took just an hour last week at dealership.

 

Well that's good info. I can say I've never shifted to reverse within 2.7 seconds if ignition on lol, nor have I ever turned the car on for less than 12 seconds

 

I did not ever have an issue with my backup camera but had the recall update done today. It took about 2.5 hours before they called and said the LC was ready to roll. Haven't seen any other codes popping from the update. Happy camper!

 

What’s the consensus on this? Okay to get the camera recall done?
I’m about to de-winterize my ‘24 LC and take it in for an oil change and while it’s there, do this recall. This is the 3rd oil&filter change and the car has less than 5k miles.