Lexus NX Rearview Camera May Not Display
medium How serious is it? About this label
Without the rearview image, the driver has a reduced view of what's behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V162000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Back Over Prevention:software |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Lexus NX, RX, and TX vehicles, the rearview camera image may fail to show up on screen when the car is shifted into reverse. This means the vehicle does not meet the federal requirement for rear visibility.
What you should do
2. Contact a Lexus/Toyota dealer, or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
3. The camera software update or camera replacement is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V162000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Lexus — official Lexus recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-255-3987
Other Lexus NX recalls
- Oct 20, 2026Lexus NX Models May Fail to Display Important Warningshigh
- Oct 30, 2025Toyota, Lexus and Subaru rearview camera may freezemedium
Official notice
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Safety risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.