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2025 Lexus TX Problems: 3 Known Issues

2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Lexus TX has 3 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Instrument Panel Startup Software Fault - Speedometer and Brake/TPMS Warning Lights Fail to Display (Recall 25V595) ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 2024-2025 Lexus TX, a software error in the digital instrument panel of 2024-2025 Lexus TX vehicles can occur at vehicle startup and leave the cluster without vehicle speed, brake system warning, and tire pressure monitoring warning indications. The driver has no speedometer and, more seriously, no way to see a brake system or low-tire-pressure warning, so a developing fault can go unnoticed. This is a launch-period software defect in the new TNGA-K digital cluster architecture and affects all three powertrains, though the remedy path differs between the conventional/hybrid cars and the PHEV.

Common Symptoms

  • Speedometer blank or missing at startup
  • Brake system warning light does not illuminate or display
  • Tire pressure warning light missing from the cluster
  • Instrument cluster partially blank after ignition on

How to Fix

Free recall remedy exists under NHTSA campaign 25V595000, announced September 10, 2025 with owner letters mailed December 5, 2025. On TX 350 and TX 500h the cluster software is corrected by an over-the-air update - no dealer visit needed if the vehicle accepts OTA. On the TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid dealers must inspect the instrument panel assembly and either reprogram it or replace the assembly, free of charge. If your cluster ever comes up blank or without the speedometer, do not drive it that way - restart, and get the campaign performed.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2024-2026 Lexus TX, toyota recalled approximately 144,200 non-hybrid Lexus vehicles including 2024-2026 Lexus TX 350 because the backup camera display can go blank when the transmission is shifted into reverse under certain conditions. With no rear image the driver loses the rear-visibility aid required by FMVSS 111, increasing the risk of a backing crash. The condition is intermittent and software-driven rather than a wiring or camera-mount failure, which is why some vehicles need only a flash while others need the camera itself replaced. A separate, overlapping Panoramic View Monitor software campaign (25V744000) addresses a related freeze/blank-screen behavior on PVM-equipped TX models.

Common Symptoms

  • Black or blank screen when shifting into reverse
  • Backup camera image freezes on a stale frame
  • Camera view returns after cycling the ignition
  • Intermittent - works normally on most reverse events

How to Fix

Free recall remedy exists. NHTSA campaign 26V162000 was filed March 17-18, 2026; Lexus dealers update the backup camera software or, where the update does not resolve it, replace the backup camera assembly at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed by mid-May 2026. PVM-equipped cars may additionally need the parking assist software update under campaign 25V744000. Verify both by VIN at lexus.com/recall before assuming a blank screen is a loose connector.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2025-2026 Lexus TX, 2025-2026 Lexus TX vehicles that had dealer- or port-installed accessories fitted received a load carrying capacity modification label showing inaccurate added-weight values. The label is the only place an owner can read the corrected occupant-and-cargo weight after the accessory weight is deducted, so a wrong value can lead an owner to load the three-row SUV beyond its actual capacity - a real concern on a vehicle marketed for seven or eight passengers plus luggage. Overloading affects braking distance, tire load rating margin and handling. This is a labeling non-compliance, not a structural defect.

Common Symptoms

  • Load carrying capacity modification label shows wrong added weight
  • Owner-computed payload does not match the door-jamb certification label

How to Fix

Free recall remedy exists. Under NHTSA campaign 26V179000, filed March 23, 2026, dealers replace the load carrying capacity modification label with a corrected one at no charge. Until the label is replaced, do not rely on the printed added-weight figure - compute your available payload from the vehicle's GVWR and the certification label on the driver's door pillar instead, and keep total occupant plus cargo weight conservatively below it.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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NHTSA Recalls7 recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #25V74400030/10/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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."

Campaign #26V16200018/03/2026

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Lexus TX problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Lexus TX has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Instrument Panel Startup Software Fault - Speedometer and Brake/TPMS Warning Lights Fail to Display (Recall 25V595), Rearview Camera Image Does Not Display in Reverse - Backup Camera Software Defect (Recall 26V162), Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label - Overstated Payload on Accessory-Modified Vehicles (Recall 26V179). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Lexus TX reliable?

The 2025 Lexus TX has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Instrument Panel Startup Software Fault - Speedometer and Brake/TPMS Warning Lights Fail to Display (Recall 25V595). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Lexus TX problems?

Repair costs for known Lexus TX issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Instrument Panel Startup Software Fault - Speedometer and Brake/TPMS Warning Lights Fail to Display (Recall 25V595), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2024-2025 Lexus TX Instrument Panel Startup Software Fault - Speedometer and Brake/TPMS Warning Lights Fail to Display (Recall 25V595)?

A software error in the digital instrument panel of 2024-2025 Lexus TX vehicles can occur at vehicle startup and leave the cluster without vehicle speed, brake system warning, and tire pressure monitoring warning indications. The driver has no speedometer and, more seriously, no… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2026 Lexus TX Rearview Camera Image Does Not Display in Reverse - Backup Camera Software Defect (Recall 26V162)?

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

Campaign #26V17900024/03/2026

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.

Campaign #26V43700008/07/2026

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Campaign #26V59800017/09/2026

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Toyota recalled approximately 144,200 non-hybrid Lexus vehicles including 2024-2026 Lexus TX 350 because the backup camera display can go blank when the transmission is shifted into reverse under certain conditions. With no rear image the driver loses the rear-visibility aid requ… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2025-2026 Lexus TX Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label - Overstated Payload on Accessory-Modified Vehicles (Recall 26V179)?

2025-2026 Lexus TX vehicles that had dealer- or port-installed accessories fitted received a load carrying capacity modification label showing inaccurate added-weight values. The label is the only place an owner can read the corrected occupant-and-cargo weight after the accessory… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.