Canada2026 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER, GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID, TX500h and TX350 SUVs are affected and can be identified by model and 2026 model year. The rear axle carriers (knuckles) may not have been manufactured properly and could break and separate at the toe control arm mounting point, which can cause a loss of vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace the rear axle carrier sub‑assemblies as necessary.
How to identify it
2026 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER
2026 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID
2026 Toyota TX500h
2026 Toyota TX350
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the rear axle carriers (knuckles) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the rear knuckle(s) could break and separate at the toe control arm mounting point. If this happens, there could be a loss of vehicle stability.
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace the rear axle carrier sub-assemblies, as necessary.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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