NHTSA recall,
Lexus TX, Lexus TX Hybrid, Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, and 2 more (2026)
The rear axle carriers in certain Lexus and Toyota vehicles may break, causing sudden loss of stability and increasing crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing 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 and could break. A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2026, and affects 5,408 vehicles nationwide.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
- You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.
Is your Toyota affected?
5 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Model years
- 2026
Lexus
- TX
- TX Hybrid
- TX Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota
- Grand Highlander
- Grand Highlander Hybrid
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Component
- Transmission or drivetrain defect
- Campaign
- 26V437000
- Vehicles affected
- 5,408
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-331-4331
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