Lexus RX, LM Recalled in India, Over 240 Units Affected

Lexus has initiated a voluntary safety recall affecting 246 units of its LM luxury MPV and two units of the RX crossover SUV. The recall targets models manufactured between April 2024 and June 2024, focusing on reprogramming or replacing the combination meter that displays speed and warning indicators. While no issues have been reported in India, Lexus will contact affected owners for necessary repairs. The LM350h and RX500h models feature advanced hybrid engines and are priced at Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 1.21 crore, respectively.

Lexus LM and RX

Lexus RX, LM Recalled in India, Trouble in Paradise for Toyota?

Japanese luxury automaker, Lexus has issued a voluntary safety recall for its luxury MPV portfolio, LM and its mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the RX. The company has stated that the recall concerns 246 units of Lexus LM manufactured between April 5, 2024, to January 29, 2025, and two units of Lexus RX manufactured between June 25, 2024, to June 28, 2024.
Additionally, the company has highlighted that the global recall campaign aims to reprogram or replace the combination meter, which displays the speed and other warning indicators. However, as of now, there have been no reported cases related to the affected part from Indian market.
The recall of Lexus RX and LM models come on the back of Toyota recalling its luxury MPV, Vellfire and its executive sedan, the Camry in India recently.

What Should the Owners Do?

Lexus dealers will reach out to individual customers for the necessary work under this recall. Owners can also contact their nearest Lexus dealers.

Lexus LM350h Specifications

The Lexus LM350h is powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder strong hybrid engine producing 246.58 bhp and 239 Nm of torque, paired with an eCVT gearbox. The luxury MPV from Lexus has been priced at Rs 2 .1 crore (ex-showroom).

Lexus RX500h Specifications

The Lexus RX500h is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder in-line Twin Cam 16-valve engine producing 268.2 bhp and 460 Nm of torque working in tandem with two electric motors placed on each axle. The electric motor placed on the front axle produces 85.8 bhp and 292 Nm of torque while the electric motor placed on the rear axle produces 101.7 bhp and 168.5 Nm of torque. The Lexus RX500h is priced at Rs 1.21 crore (ex-showroom).

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