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NHTSA recall,

Lexus RX, Lexus RX Hybrid, Lexus TX, and 3 more (2026)

The front steering knuckles may crack and break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2026, and affects 617 vehicles nationwide.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.

Is your Lexus affected?

6 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Lexus

  • RX
  • RX Hybrid
  • TX
  • TX 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
Steering defect
Campaign
26V598000
Vehicles affected
617
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-331-4331

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)