Toyota and Lexus Rear Axle Carrier
Toyota is recalling 2026 Lexus TX and Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles due to a risk of rear axle carrier breakage and loss of vehicle control.
Owners should contact a Toyota or Lexus dealer to have the rear axle carrier inspected and replaced if necessary, free of charge.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 5,408
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- August 23, 2026
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-331-4331
Why it was recalled
Toyota is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles because the rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength. A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is distributed nationwide.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID (2026), POWER TRAIN
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-16 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification