This vehicle fault makes your car an accident waiting to happen—don’t ignore THIS warning!
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Lexus owners in Australia have been put on alert.
A serious software glitch could leave drivers without vital information every time they start their car.
The issue doesn’t just affect comfort—it could put lives at risk.
Almost 2000 Lexus vehicles across three model lines were recalled due to a dangerous fault that could cause the instrument cluster to go completely blank at ignition.
According to Lexus, the issue stems from a programming flaw in the 12.3-inch digital display, which is responsible for showing warning lights, messages, speed, and other crucial indicators.
‘The subject vehicles have a 12.3-inch display on the instrument panel that shows various information (warning and indicator lights, vehicle gauges, messages, etc.),’ the company stated in its official recall notice.
Lexus explained that ‘improper programming of the combination meter’ resulted in ‘unnecessary data’ being repeatedly written to the system’s memory device. This causes premature memory deterioration.
As a result, when the car starts, the screen may not turn on at all—and it will remain blank while driving.
‘If this occurs, the monitor will not be displayed at ignition on and will remain in this state. Driving without speedometer and any warning may result in an increased risk of an accident in certain driving conditions.
‘Inability to determine the speed of the vehicle could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.’
The recall affected a total of 1987 vehicles, including the LBX small SUV, LM people mover, and LS limousine. All were manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
Lexus advised that owners of these vehicles schedule an appointment with an authorised Lexus Australia dealership to have the software fixed—free of charge.
The fix involves updating the programming of the instrument cluster software, which may take between one and 2.5 hours.
However, due to dealer workloads, some customers may need to leave their vehicles for longer.
Those unsure whether their car is included in the recall can refer to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list available through Lexus and the government recall website.
Lexus customers with further questions were encouraged to contact their dealership or call the Lexus Customer Assistance Centre on 1800 023 009 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on weekdays.
If this Lexus fault left you uneasy, it’s not an isolated case—other drivers have faced similar risks from dashboard failures and disappearing safety displays.
These kinds of defects can strike without warning, often involving complex software that most people never think twice about.
Here’s another recent recall that sheds light on just how widespread—and serious—these hidden dangers can be.
Read more: Nearly 70,000 vehicles recalled as safety fears spread
Would you continue driving if your speedometer failed to turn on?
A serious software glitch could leave drivers without vital information every time they start their car.
The issue doesn’t just affect comfort—it could put lives at risk.
Almost 2000 Lexus vehicles across three model lines were recalled due to a dangerous fault that could cause the instrument cluster to go completely blank at ignition.
According to Lexus, the issue stems from a programming flaw in the 12.3-inch digital display, which is responsible for showing warning lights, messages, speed, and other crucial indicators.
‘The subject vehicles have a 12.3-inch display on the instrument panel that shows various information (warning and indicator lights, vehicle gauges, messages, etc.),’ the company stated in its official recall notice.
Faulty Lexus dash leaves drivers in the dark. Image source: Facebook/CarExpert
Lexus explained that ‘improper programming of the combination meter’ resulted in ‘unnecessary data’ being repeatedly written to the system’s memory device. This causes premature memory deterioration.
As a result, when the car starts, the screen may not turn on at all—and it will remain blank while driving.
‘If this occurs, the monitor will not be displayed at ignition on and will remain in this state. Driving without speedometer and any warning may result in an increased risk of an accident in certain driving conditions.
‘Inability to determine the speed of the vehicle could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.’
The recall affected a total of 1987 vehicles, including the LBX small SUV, LM people mover, and LS limousine. All were manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
Lexus advised that owners of these vehicles schedule an appointment with an authorised Lexus Australia dealership to have the software fixed—free of charge.
The fix involves updating the programming of the instrument cluster software, which may take between one and 2.5 hours.
However, due to dealer workloads, some customers may need to leave their vehicles for longer.
Those unsure whether their car is included in the recall can refer to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list available through Lexus and the government recall website.
Lexus customers with further questions were encouraged to contact their dealership or call the Lexus Customer Assistance Centre on 1800 023 009 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on weekdays.
If this Lexus fault left you uneasy, it’s not an isolated case—other drivers have faced similar risks from dashboard failures and disappearing safety displays.
These kinds of defects can strike without warning, often involving complex software that most people never think twice about.
Here’s another recent recall that sheds light on just how widespread—and serious—these hidden dangers can be.
Read more: Nearly 70,000 vehicles recalled as safety fears spread
Would you continue driving if your speedometer failed to turn on?
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