Vehicle recall 26V598000 · September 17, 2026
Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and 4 more models
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
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 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V598000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2026
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26TA19 / 26LA09
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 617
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lexus RX (2026): 2026
- Lexus RX Hybrid (2026): 2026
- Lexus TX (2026): 2026
- Lexus TX Hybrid (2026): 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander (2026): 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid (2026): 2026
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