ReportCanBus.com - Lexus RX 1 in 46 stolen (865 total, 40099 registered) in 2023!

As featured on Watchdog on BBC One Show - 13 March 2024 at 7 PM

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Welcome to ReportCanBus.com

A Community Initiative for Owners of Lexus and Toyota Vehicles

OUR MISSION

At ReportCanBus.com, we aim to bring together Lexus and Toyota owners who have experienced vehicle theft through CAN bus hacking. This website serves as a platform to register incidents, share experiences, and collectively seek solutions and support. Our mission is rooted in raising awareness about CAN bus hacking, a sophisticated theft method that poses a significant risk to vehicle security, yet remains largely unknown to many car owners.

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You Are Not Alone: Many of us have felt the shock and violation of having our vehicles stolen right from under us. Here, you'll find a community that understands and supports you.

Acknowledge the Issue: We believe there's a design and manufacturing flaw in Lexus/Toyota vehicles that make them susceptible to CAN bus hacking. Both Lexus and Toyota have denied such claims, but the growing number of cases suggests otherwise.

We Need Your Story: To make a stronger case and seek justice, we need more individuals to come forward. If you've been a victim of CAN bus hacking, your story could be the key to pushing for compensation and change.

Metal Protection Plate Is Not Good Enough: In recent efforts to bolster vehicle security, Toyota and Lexus have implemented a metal protection plate designed to shield the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus system from unauthorised access and attacks. This system is a critical part of modern vehicles, allowing various electronic components to communicate with each other. However, despite these preventative measures, reports and evidence suggest that this security solution is falling short of its intended purpose. There have been multiple instances of thefts involving vehicles equipped with these metal protection plates, indicating that they may not be as effective as initially hoped. Thieves seem to have found ways to bypass or overcome this barrier, raising concerns about the adequacy of current automotive security measures and the ongoing battle against sophisticated vehicle theft techniques. This situation underscores the need for continuous improvement and innovation in vehicle security systems to stay ahead of threats.

We Need Recall: A recall of the affected vehicles appears to be a necessary step to address this security flaw comprehensively. Implementing measures such as fitting Ghost Immobilisers, which provide an added layer of protection through invisible circuitry, could significantly deter theft attempts. Alternatively, encrypting the existing software or introducing new, more secure software to safeguard the CAN bus system would be effective strategies. These solutions would not only enhance vehicle security but also restore consumer confidence in the brand's commitment to safety and innovation. The implementation of such measures through a recall would demonstrate Toyota and Lexus's proactive stance in addressing this pressing security concern and their dedication to their customers' safety and vehicle integrity.

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