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Update: Bad Update Kills Off Lexus Radio, AC and GPS

ID: 6f8d849c-4e08-552a-b6f8-0d8d2f0cec7c

STIX ID: report--6f8d849c-4e08-552a-b6f8-0d8d2f0cec7c

Feed Name: Security Ledger

Threat Score
0/100

Date Published: 2016-06-08

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Paul Roberts

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A bad third-party data update for Toyota/Lexus Enform infotainment software caused head units in some 2014–2016 Lexus and 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to restart repeatedly, disabling navigation, air conditioning, radio, Bluetooth and other features; owners reported widespread outages and dealers are performing forced resets to clear the errant data while Lexus investigates. The company attributes the issue to improperly handled data from a traffic/weather provider rather than confirmed malicious activity, though observers noted the incident highlights risks in over-the-air updates and input-handling weaknesses in vehicle software.

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