Lexus / Toyota recall: Steering
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) 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.
What could happen
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lexus Rx 2026
- Lexus Rx Hybrid 2026
- Lexus Tx 2026
- Lexus Tx Hybrid 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V598000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 17, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 617
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 19, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 26TA19 / 26LA09
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Power train Jul 8, 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.