Lots of threads on this subject, and it is normal.

 

It is to block the license's plate number for privacy reasons.

 

Yes, because people's eyes wouldn't be looking ahead anyways... 😀

 

You joking right? Funny though. I guess if you are in France the left side is shaded in LOl

 

If you read the other threads, it is to keep people from driving via the camera.

 

What is the black shape I see in the front camera view? Is it normal?

Nothing is blocking the camera. Is this normal for the vehicle?

 

This is normal and by design.

 

Interesting...any reason why they designed it that way?

 

@A440 I'm not a lexus engineer so I'm not 100% sure, but I believe it's more a safety thing. You really shouldn't be "driving" forward looking thru a camera. It turns off automatically at a certain speed anyway, and for its purpose (to make sure you're not smacking into your garage wall or some other structure while pulling in forward) it serves the purpose well. That said, I've seen this same behavior on my own, as well as every loaner that had the panoramic view system. It's also that way in the cars, so its not limited to our RX. Perhaps others can chime in, but since I'm so used to it I don't even notice it anymore personally.

 

That makes sense. Thank you.