2022-2025 Lexus NX Backup Camera Software Recall (26V162)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 144,200 vehicles · Reported March 18, 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 144,200 2022-2025 Lexus NX; 2023-2026 Lexus RX; 2024-2026 Lexus TX 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." A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V162 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V162000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26LB02 / 26LA02 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 18, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2022-2025 Lexus NX; 2023-2026 Lexus RX; 2024-2026 Lexus TX |
| Units affected | 144,200 |
| Build dates | March 11, 2022 to August 6, 2025 |
| Component | Back Over Prevention > Software |
| Safety risk | A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2025 Lexus NX in recall 26V162?
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2025 NX with recall 26V162?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the software.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V162?
Recall 26V162 covers 144,200 vehicles: 2022-2025 Lexus NX; 2023-2026 Lexus RX; 2024-2026 Lexus TX.
NHTSA lists 144,200 vehicles in this campaign, built March 11, 2022 to August 6, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2025 | Lexus | NX |
| 2023-2026 | Lexus | RX |
| 2024-2026 | Lexus | TX |
What is the fix for the NX backup camera software recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge.
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.
Manufacturer recall number: 26LB02 / 26LA02.
When was recall 26V162 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 26V162 to NHTSA on March 18, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 15, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2022 | First affected vehicle built (per Toyota Motor Corporation's filing). |
| August 6, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| March 18, 2026 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V162000. |
| May 15, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 6 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1244 days. If your NX was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my NX is part of recall 26V162?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V162 is open on your NX, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V162000 is open on your NX, it will be listed there, along with Lexus recall number 26LB02 / 26LA02. You can also ask any Lexus dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should NX owners do about recall 26V162?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V162000 applies to your NX.
- Call a Lexus dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the software happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are NX owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 342 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the rearview camera.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 26V162 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 342 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the rearview camera. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Lexus RX: 62 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2024 Lexus RX: 57 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2024 Lexus TX: 46 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2024 Lexus NX: 45 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2025 Lexus TX: 31 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2022 Lexus NX: 27 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2025 Lexus RX: 20 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2025 Lexus NX: 18 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
Can recall 26V162 make my NX a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V162000 does not automatically make your NX a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A rearview camera that blanks out or freezes is a safety issue because federal rules require a working backup image. Camera problems are often software related, and many owners see them come back after an update.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2025 Lexus NX has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V162
Is the 26V162000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 15, 2026.
How do I know if my NX is part of recall 26V162000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Is it legal to drive with a blank backup camera?
Federal safety rules require new vehicles to have a working rearview image, which is why camera failures are recalled. Have it repaired, and use mirrors and extra care until then.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V162000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Lexus. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.