Why nearly 100K electric vehicles are being called back to the shop

Nearly 100,000 electric vehicles from Toyota, Lexus and Subaru are being recalled due to a software defect that could impair windshield defrosting in cold weather, according to a joint safety notice from the automakers .

The recall affects 94,320 vehicles for the 2023-25 model years, including the Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ 300e and RZ 450e and Subaru Solterra. According to the notice, the issue stems from a software malfunction in the HVAC system’s electrical control unit, which may prevent the defroster from clearing frost, ice, or fog from the windshield.

According to CarScoops , Toyota, which owns Lexus and holds a stake in Subaru, said the defect was discovered during cold-weather testing after an inquiry from Transport Canada. Although the vehicles are equipped with dual heat sources