The Lexus LX has been recalled.
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a safety recall affecting 110 Lexus LX500D F-Sport and LX500D Overtrail vehicles in South Africa.
The recall affects vehicles distributed between March 13, 2025, and January 16, 2026.
According to the consumer watchdog, a fault in the vehicles’ 10-speed automatic transmission could cause over-revving and loss of power, and in rare cases, transmission fluid leaks that may increase the risk of a crash or fire.
"According to the supplier, if a solenoid failure occurs under certain driving conditions, the Transmission Electronic Control Unit (T-ECU) and the Engine ECU may not communicate the failure, resulting in the transmission over-revving in specific gears," the NCC said.
"This could result in damage to the transmission and a loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds. If certain damage occurs to the transmission housing, there is also the possibility for transmission fluid to leak from the housing. This could increase the risk of a crash or fire if an ignition source is present."
The commission added that affected vehicle owners are urged to take their cars to an authorised Lexus dealership for a Transmission ECU reprogramming, which will be carried out free of charge.
"Consumers who own the affected vehicles are urged to present their vehicles at an authorised Lexus dealership for reprogramming of the Transmission ECU, which will be carried out at no cost to the consumer. The NCC continues to monitor this product recall in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act," the consumer watchdog added.
Earlier this week, IOL also reported that the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g sold at Clicks Group stores and online.
According to the consumer watchdog, Clicks said the recall affects more than 1,100 units, after tests detected a type of Listeria bacteria in the batch.
"According to the supplier, the affected batch tested positive for non-pathogenic Listeria contamination. The supplier further noted that the type of Listeria is generally non-pathogenic to humans but has rare and isolated reports of human disease."
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