Toyota and Lexus hybrid cars under fire for 'trapping' drivers in vehicles amid battery issues
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has published research exposing a widespread 12v battery defect in Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles that has left occupants trapped inside their cars.
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The Lexus LBX recorded a 29.2 per cent battery problem rate, while the Toyota Yaris Cross stood at 19.1 per cent, far exceeding the 5.6 per cent average across all hybrid brands.
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received over 270 responses from affected owners, with more than three-quarters involving Toyota or Lexus vehicles, including the RX, NX, C-HR, Corolla and Yaris.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The safety implications are most alarming in vehicles fitted with electrically operated doors, which cease to function when the 12V battery dies.
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