Original Publication Date: April 03, 2025

SOFTWARE UPDATE 25LC03 (Remedy Notice)
Certain 2023 Model Year RZ450e
EV Charging Performance + Display Software Update
Model / Years
RZ450e / 2023

Production Period
Late January 2023 – Late September 2023

Condition
A software update has been developed for certain 2023 model year RZ450e vehicles. It is
designed to improve DC-charging performance, and enhance visualization of the remaining
range, current state of charge (SOC), and real-life energy consumption.

Approximate Total Vehicles
5,300

Tech Requirements
LIC206A – Electrical Repair 1
Inspection/Repair Time

Repair: 1.7– 2.7

Remedy
Any authorized Lexus dealer will perform the software update on the involved vehicles FREE OF
CHARGE.

Parts Control at Launch
N/A

Owner Notification

Parts Replacement Rate
N/A

Mail
Lexus will notify owners by late June 2025. A sample of the owner notification letter has been
included for your reference.
Head Unit Notification
Vehicle Head unit notifications will begin in early April 2025.

Owner Notification Date
Early April 2025
Salvaged Title Eligible
YES

Lexus App
Vehicles involved in this Special Service Campaign will be visible in the Lexus App at time of announcement.

Software Update Contents
Service Department ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Policies And Procedures ........................................................................................................................................... 5

© 2025 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Submitted to NHTSA on 05/07/2025

Service Department
Warranty Reimbursement Procedure

© 2025 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Back to Contents

Submitted to NHTSA on 05/07/2025

Op Code
25LC03R1
25LC03R2
•
•
•

Description
(5) ECU Reprograming
HUD Software Update + (5) ECU Reprograming

Flat Rate Hours
1.7
2.7

The flat rate times include 0.1 hours for administrative cost per unit for the dealership.
In the rare case that the vehicle’s software contains the latest calibration ID (no software update needed), use corresponding vehicle
opcode 25LC03R1.
Lexus usual guest care amenities apply to this Software Update and are subject to the guidelines published in the Lexus Warranty Policy
and Procedure Manual and the Safety Recall, Special Service Campaign (SSC), and Limited-Service Campaign (LSC) General Services
and Claim Filing Policies and Procedures document on TIS.

Traction battery recharging up to 80% at a maximum amount of $15 (use sublet type GA).

Alternative Transportation at a maximum of three days and a maximum rate of $55.00 per day while the vehicle is being
remedied (use sublet type RT).

Pick-up and redelivery of the guest’s vehicle (use sublet type DE).

Car wash (use sublet type CW).

Remote Repairs (use sublet type RR).

Salvage Title Vehicles
Every attempt should be made to complete this software update when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the dealer
letter.
Remedy Procedures
Refer to TIS for Technical Instructions on repair. Conduct all non-completed Safety Recalls and Service Campaigns on the vehicle
during the time of appointment.
Repair Quality Confirmation
The repair quality of covered vehicles is extremely important to Lexus. To help ensure that all vehicles have the repair performed
correctly, please designate at least one associate (someone other than the individual who performed the repair) to verify the repair
quality of every vehicle prior to guest delivery.
Technician Training Requirements
The repair quality of covered vehicles is extremely important to Lexus. All dealership technicians performing this repair are required to
successfully complete the most current version of the E-Learning course “Safety Recall and Service Campaign Essentials”. To ensure
that all vehicles have the repair performed correctly; technicians performing this repair are required to have completed the following
course.
• LIC206A – Electrical Repair 1

© 2025 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Back to Contents

Submitted to NHTSA on 05/07/2025

Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:
A1:

What does the software update do?

A Software update has been developed for certain 2023 model year RZ450e vehicles. It is designed to improve DC-charging
performance, and enhance visualization of the remaining range, current state of charge (SOC), and real-life energy consumption.

Q1a: How will I know if my car has been updated?
A1a:

After the update is performed, the multi-information screen will display the state of charge of the traction battery in a
percentage. This visual indicator will be shown directly under the remaining range. You will also notice more information
shown on the screen when the vehicle is charging.

Before software update

Q2:
A2:
Q3:
A3:

Q4:
A4:

After software update

What is Lexus going to do?

Starting in early April 2025, Lexus will send an owner notification advising owners to make an appointment with their authorized
Lexus dealer to perform a software update FREE OF CHARGE.

Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Software Update?

There are approximately 5,300 vehicles covered by this Software Update.
Model Name

Model Year

Production Period

UIO

RZ450e

2023

Late January 2023 – Late September 2023

5,300

How long will the software update take?

The software update takes approximately three hours. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary
to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

Q5:
A5:

How does Lexus obtain my mailing information?

Q6:
A6:

What if I have additional questions or concerns?

Lexus uses an industry provider who works with each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to receive registration or title
information, based upon the DMV records. Please make sure your registration or title information is correct.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Lexus Brand Engagement Center (1-800-255-3987) - Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.

© 2025 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Back to Contents

Submitted to NHTSA on 05/07/2025

Policies And Procedures
New and Used Vehicles in Dealership Inventory (In-Stock Vehicles)
To ensure guest satisfaction, Lexus requests that dealers complete this software update on any new or used vehicles currently in dealer
inventory that are covered by this software update prior to guest delivery.
NOTE: Dealers can identify if any of their new and used inventory has any open campaigns in the Vehicle Inventory Summary available in
Dealer Daily https://dealer.toyota.com/dashboard/vehicles/overview. The Vehicle Inventory Summary may take up to 4 hours to populate
information for newly launched campaigns.
Lexus Certified Used Vehicle
The LCertified policy prohibits the certification of any vehicle with an outstanding Safety Recall, Special Service Campaign, Limited Service
Campaign or Software Update. Thus, no affected units are to be designated, sold, or delivered as a LCertified until all applicable Safety Recalls,
Special Service Campaigns, Limited Service Campaigns and Software Updates have been completed on that vehicle.
Claim Filing Accuracy and Correction Requests
It is the dealer’s responsibility to file claims correctly for this Special Service Campaign. This claim filing information is used by Lexus for
various government reporting activities; therefore, claim filing accuracy is crucial. If it has been identified that a claim has been filed using an
incorrect Op Code or a claim has been filed for an incorrect VIN, refer to Warranty Procedure Bulletin PRO17-03 to correct the claim.

© 2025 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Back to Contents

Submitted to NHTSA on 05/07/2025

LEXUS
Certain 2023 Model Year RZ450e
EV Charging Performance + Display Software Update
[VIN]
Dear Lexus Guest:
At Lexus, we are dedicated to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. As part of our continuing efforts to provide superior guest
satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Software Update, which includes your vehicle.

s,
U
SA

You received this notice because our records, which are based primarily on state registration and title data, indicate that you are the current
owner.

What should you do?

©
S
of 2 A
To 02 MP
yo 5 L LE
ta ex
M us
ot ,
or
Sa

le

What will the software update do?
A software update has been developed for certain 2023 model year RZ450e vehicles. It is designed to improve DC-charging
performance, and enhance visualization of the remaining range, current state of charge (SOC), and real-life energy consumption.
.
What will Lexus do?
Any authorized Lexus dealer will perform the 25LC03 software update on the involved vehicles FREE OF CHARGE.

Please contact your authorized Lexus dealer to make an appointment to have the software update performed. The process takes
approximately three hours. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available
for a longer period.

What if you have other questions?
•
•
•

Your local Lexus dealer will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.

For more information on this and other campaigns, please visit www.lexus.com/recall.
If you require further assistance, please visit http://Lexus.com/contact for options to contact the Lexus Brand Engagement Center.

If you would like to update your vehicle ownership or contact information, please visit https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers.
You will need your full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to input the new information.
If you are a vehicle lessor, please assist us by forwarding this notice to the lessee.

We have sent this notice in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products, and we sincerely regret any inconvenience this
condition may have caused you.

io

n

Thank you for driving a Lexus.

is

Sincerely,

A

D

iv

LEXUS, A DIVISION OF TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Submitted to NHTSA on 05/07/2025