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Recall campaign99V011000

Recall 99V011000: 1999 Lexus RX300

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Report received
Jan 20, 1999
Manufacturer
Toyota motor co., ltd.
Potentially affected
23,441vehicles
Model years
1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights and taillights may not automatically illuminate in low ambient light when the headlight switch is placed in the "auto" position.

Possible consequence

Vehicles following behind may not see the vehicle since no headlights and taillights would be illuminated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a modified body electronic control unit.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.