Certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles are included in this recall. The rear axle carriers may have insufficient material strength and could break, risking a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control; dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code and replace sub-assemblies as necessary free of charge, owner letters were mailed September 8, 2026, and owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 (recall numbers 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, 26LA08).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V437000; Manufacturer campaign 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08
The hazard
A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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