Vehicle recall 26V437000 · July 8, 2026
Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and 3 more models
The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V437000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2026
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,408
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lexus TX (2026): 2026
- Lexus TX Hybrid (2026): 2026
- Lexus TX Plug-IN Hybrid (2026): 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander (2026): 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid (2026): 2026
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