Lexus / Toyota recall: Power train
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.
What could happen
A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lexus Tx 2026
- Lexus Tx Hybrid 2026
- Lexus Tx Plug-In Hybrid 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V437000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 8, 2026
- Owners notified
- Sep 3, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,408
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 10, 2026 to Apr 27, 2026
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Steering Sep 17, 2026
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Equipment Mar 24, 2026
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jun 20, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.