Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on July 8, 2026; 5 model-year listings affected.
Power train: axle assembly
NHTSA campaign 26V437000 · reported July 8, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 5,408 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.