Vehicle recall R/2023/280

Lexus RX and others recall: Due to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM

DVSA recall R/2023/280 names the Lexus RX, Lexus UX, Lexus LS, Lexus ES, Lexus NX and Lexus RZ. It was launched 12 October 2023. It covers vehicles built 1 December 2021 to 6 July 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/280
Launched: 12 October 2023
Issued by: LEXUS
Manufacturer reference: YGG63 (23SD-101)
Vehicles: 4,261 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. Due 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.

On affected vehicles 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. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.

The fix

The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 4,261.
Model	Built
Lexus ES	16 January 2023 to 26 June 2023
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500)	10 April 2023 to 25 May 2023
Lexus LS (LEXUS LS500H)	10 April 2023 to 25 May 2023
Lexus NX	1 December 2021 to 6 July 2023
Lexus RX	10 February 2023 to 22 June 2023
Lexus UX	12 January 2023 to 6 July 2023
Lexus RZ	6 February 2023 to 9 June 2023

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/299 Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire. 20 November 2023, Lexus RX
R/2024/250 LSS & TSS 3.0 Forward Recognition Camera on Multiple Models 5 August 2024, Lexus NX
R/2024/252 Camera Replacement on Multiple Models 12 August 2024, Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Lexus NX and others
R/2024/481 Combination Meter ECU reprogram for Remote Parking on Lexus NX 27 January 2025, Lexus NX
R/2022/109 Certain spot welds might be missing. 9 May 2022, Lexus NX
R/2021/316 THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED 15 November 2021, Lexus UX

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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