Lexus Rx-400h 2008

• Recall 2021723 [Canada]: Accessories
  Issue: this recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at toyota or lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: this recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 pk5a408j09 pU14000904 C014003151 pk5a408j13 pU14000905 C014000885 pk5a489j11 pU14000907 C014000888 pk5a489j22 pU14000909 C014000907 pk5a410h00 pU14000911 C014100904 pU14000900 pU14000913 C014100907 pU14000901 pU14003571 C014100911 pU14000902 pk5a408j05 pU14000903 safety risk: engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

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• Recall 2013296 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, a control board for the intelligent power module (ipm), part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could fail while the vehicle is underway. This could cause various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator lamp, brake system warning lamp, and master warning lamp, to illuminate on the instrument panel. If this occurred, in most cases, the vehicle would enter fail-safe driving mode, resulting in reduced motive power in which the vehicle could still be driven for short distances. In some instances, the fuse of the power supply circuit could blow, causing the hybrid system to stop functioning. The resultant loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intelligent power module.

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• Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005

  Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.
  

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2008 lexus 350 rx. Consumer writes in regards to a oil line defect. The consumer stated the dealer would not repair the vehicle until it exhibited a failure. The owner suspected the vehicle would fail in the future. The dealer advised the consumer to pay for the repairs.The consumer declined.

I called the local dealer was told they can not help me. I call the lexus brand engagement center line and was called back with an explanation why my vehicle is not eligible. Even though it ia exhibiting the malfunction. The deadline was december 31,2020. This last refusal to deal with a part that they are well aware is malfunctioning due to their failure to build a reliable product, as they have offered their own version of satisfaction for those lucky enough to have the failure occur timely. Mine did not know if the timely requirements and opted to malfunction less than a year after the established deadline. However, the letter they sent went to the previous registered owner. As a registered owner in the state of florida, it is my opinion that lexis could have easily located me through the help of the state of florida registration office. Which is what their site states is done. I purchased this car june 2020. Lexus/toyota should have to fix because it is a known issue that they sent out customer support warranty extensions for previously. As of this week my vehicles braking ability has only 10% of what it had a month ago and is no longer safe to drive! I havent owned for a year as yet smh! It is now parked in my garage.

I called the local dealer was told they can not help me. I call the lexus brand engagement center line and was called back with an explanation why my vehicle is not eligible. Even though it ia exhibiting the malfunction. The deadline was december 31,2020. This last refusal to deal with a part that they are well aware is malfunctioning due to their failure to build a reliable product, as they have offered their own version of satisfaction for those lucky enough to have the failure occur timely. Mine did not know if the timely requirements and opted to malfunction less than a year after the established deadline. However, the letter they sent went to the previous registered owner. As a registered owner in the state of florida, it is my opinion that lexis could have easily located me through the help of the state of florida registration office. Which is what their site states is done. I purchased this car june 2020. Lexus/toyota should have to fix because it is a known issue that they sent out customer support warranty extensions for previously. As of this week my vehicles braking ability has only 10% of what it had a month ago and is no longer safe to drive! I havent owned for a year as yet smh! It is now parked in my garage.

2008 lexus rx350 was parked in garage with engine hot. One minute after the engine stopped, it caught on fire and required the fire department to finally put it out. Engine compartment so completely destroyed that the immediate cause of the fire not detectable. Car is total loss, garage damaged but not destroyed.Most recent servicing was by the lexus dealer three months previous.

2008 lexus rx350 was parked in garage with engine hot. One minute after the engine stopped, it caught on fire and required the fire department to finally put it out. Engine compartment so completely destroyed that the immediate cause of the fire not detectable. Car is total loss, garage damaged but not destroyed.Most recent servicing was by the lexus dealer three months previous.

When driving i would have all the lights on my dash come on with a dinging sound and when i go to press on my brakes vehicle will not stop unless i press down hard on the brake this is really dangerous will cause a deadly crash and to replace this will cost 3000 dollars that i do not have i reall believe rx 400h have a defeat with there braking system.

When driving i would have all the lights on my dash come on with a dinging sound and when i go to press on my brakes vehicle will not stop unless i press down hard on the brake this is really dangerous will cause a deadly crash and to replace this will cost 3000 dollars that i do not have i reall believe rx 400h have a defeat with there braking system.

I purchased a vehicle from a dealership in illinois. Driving the vehicle home to milwaukee, wisconsin the hybrid system, traction control system, and all wheel drive system error lights went off at once. The vehicle went into limp mode in the middle of the lane. I struggled to merge over onto the emergency lane. I informed the dealership of the issue, and towed the vehicle to a local toyota dealership. The local dealership informed us that no codes were showing up, and to pick up the vehicle. We picked the vehicle up, and on the way home the same warning systems showed again. I informed the dealership i wanted a refund, and now they're playing games. When getting home, and checking the vin to maybe see if there was any safety recalls on the vehicle. It's showing as a salvaged vehicle.

I purchased a vehicle from a dealership in illinois. Driving the vehicle home to milwaukee, wisconsin the hybrid system, traction control system, and all wheel drive system error lights went off at once. The vehicle went into limp mode in the middle of the lane. I struggled to merge over onto the emergency lane. I informed the dealership of the issue, and towed the vehicle to a local toyota dealership. The local dealership informed us that no codes were showing up, and to pick up the vehicle. We picked the vehicle up, and on the way home the same warning systems showed again. I informed the dealership i wanted a refund, and now they're playing games. When getting home, and checking the vin to maybe see if there was any safety recalls on the vehicle. It's showing as a salvaged vehicle.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C0140 [1] C0140
• C0141 [1] C0141
• U1400 [1] U1400
• C1252 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LR Circuit Short To Battery
• C1253 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LR Circuit Short To Ground
• C1256 [2] ABS Inlet Valve Coil RR Circuit Short To Battery
• C1391 [1] C1391
• C1365 [1] C1365