United StatesThe 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles are affected and can be identified by those model names and the 2026 model year. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control; dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles free of charge, owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026, and owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V598000; Manufacturer campaign 26TA19 / 26LA09
The hazard
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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