Lexus Lexus Nx recall: Parking brake may not activate correctly
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that due to the incorrect programming of the Brake Control Module there is a possibility that the parking brake may not be set automatically when the Brake Hold or Hill Assist System is deactivated by certain conditions for example the unfastening…
- What to do
- Contact a Lexus dealer to book the free repair. Recall all the affected vehicles and reprogramme the Brake Control Module with the new correct software.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that due to the incorrect programming of the Brake Control Module there is a possibility that the parking brake may not be set automatically when the Brake Hold or Hill Assist System is deactivated by certain conditions for example the unfastening of the driver�s seat belt while the system is enabled. When this occurs the system is designed to deactivate the brake hold function sound a warning buzzer display a message in the instrument cluster and automatically set the parking brake. If this should occur and the transmission is left in a gear other than Park then the vehicle could creep forward or backward increasing the risk of a collision.
The fix
Recall all the affected vehicles and reprogramme the Brake Control Module with the new correct software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Nx | 6 Mar 2014 | 7 Dec 2016 | 9,113 |
| Lexus Nx | 6 Mar 2016 | 7 Dec 2016 | 9,113 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 16 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.