Doors Latch Emergency Mechanical Release Problems of Lexus RX

The contact owns a 2026 Lexus Rx 450h+. The contact stated that while occupying the vehicle, the battery lost power, causing the power door locks to fail to disengage and leaving the contact trapped inside the vehicle. Approximately 15 minutes later, the contact located the manual emergency release, unlocked the door, and exited the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact of the manual emergency door release. The following day, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

1) electrical malfunction with warning of locking malfunction transiently appearing 2) locked inside the car and the manual door release would not work after the above. 3) finally got out after using key fob and multiple attempts to use the door handle, closed the door, and the car locked and could not open it with either the key fob, Lexus application, nor with the emergency physical key (it would turn but not unlock the door). 4) after 1st malfunction, had a smell of burned electrical component but no smoke or fire. The hybrid system was fully charged however, it is probable that after speaking to Lexus while inside the car with the ignition on to trouble shoot a charging scheduling issue, the 12 volt battery was partially discharged. The car has 441 miles and after Lexus service arrived, they were able to get it drivable however, check engine light remained on and "system malfunction. . . Visit your dealer" was also on the entire 7 mile trip to the dealer with the tow truck following me all the way. I kept the window open despite the rain so that I could get out if something else happened.

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