Inoperative defrosting and defogging system
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bz4x, lexus rz, and subaru solterra vehicles. During certain hvac system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Safety Consequence
An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hvac control ecu software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 17, 2025. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25tb07 and 25ta07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25lb04 and 25la04. Subaru's number for this recall is wrd-25.
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FAQ: Recall 25V577000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V577000?
NHTSA recall 25V577000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on September 4, 2025. It addresses: Inoperative defrosting and defogging system. The recall affects approximately 94,320 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V577000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25TB07,25LB04,WRD25. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.