UK Vehicle Recall Check
Lexus is Toyota's premium brand and one of the highest-rated for build quality and reliability in the UK. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file for your NX, RX, UX, IS or RZ.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Lexus shares hybrid powertrains, platforms and many electronic components with parent brand Toyota, and as a result a number of Lexus recall campaigns mirror or follow on from Toyota campaigns — including the global Takata front-passenger airbag programme that affected older IS, GS and RX models, and selected hybrid inverter and fuel-pump campaigns. Lexus honours every safety recall free of charge through its UK Centre network. A quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in for your specific VIN.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Lexus? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Lexus, including the CT, IS, ES, LS, NX, RX, UX, LBX, RZ, LC, RC, GS, LX and LM. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Fuel-pump impeller defect campaign (shared with the wider Toyota programme) that could in rare cases cause the fuel pump to fail and the engine to stall, requiring a free pump replacement.
Hybrid inverter software-update campaign covering selected hybrid model years, addressed via a free dealer reflash to mitigate a rare fail-safe-mode condition.
Ongoing Takata front-passenger airbag inflator replacement programme covering older Lexus model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Lexus safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | LBX | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | RX | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | NX | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | LS | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | ES | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | LM | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | LC | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | UX | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Dec 2025 | RZ | Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models |
| Nov 2025 | LS500H | Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models (Lexus) |
| Nov 2025 | LM | Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models (Lexus) |
| Nov 2025 | RX | Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models (Lexus) |
| Nov 2025 | LBX | Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models (Lexus) |
| Nov 2025 | RZ | Electric Compressor |
| Oct 2025 | UX300e | Electric Heater Replacement |
| Aug 2024 | LEXUS NX | LSS & TSS 3.0 Forward Recognition Camera on Multiple Models |
| Nov 2023 | RX300 | 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. |
| Oct 2023 | LEXUS UX | 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. |
| Oct 2023 | LEXUS RZ | 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. |
| Oct 2023 | LEXUS RX | 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. |
Every Lexus check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Lexus CT
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Lexus CT
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Lexus vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. All UK-registered Lexus models — self-charging hybrid, plug-in hybrid and the fully-electric RZ — are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including hybrid-system and battery-specific recall campaigns.
No. Toyota is Lexus's parent brand but has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Toyota page for any UK-registered Toyota — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Yes. Older Lexus models have been subject to several airbag and hybrid-system recall waves over the years, and recall letters from the early 2010s often never reach the current keeper. Manufacturers fix safety recalls free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Lexus is part of Toyota Motor Corporation. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Lexus maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.