NX450h+, RAV4 PHEV
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01675/23 |
| Brand | Lexus and Toyota |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Portugal |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | NX450h+: e6*2018/858*00081*00; RAV4 PHEV: e6*2007/46*0429*00, e6*2007/46*0429*01. |
| Published | 21 July 2023 |
Risk Description
The DC-DC converter may be faulty, which can cause the current from the 12V battery to continue to flow, generating heat and increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for suchvehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car, equipped with plug-in hybrid engine. Model code: NX450h+: AAZH26; RAV4 PHEV: AXAP54; model year: 2021-2022.