NHTSA Campaign 26V437000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Jul 8, 2026 · 5,408 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 are expected to be mailed August 23, 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | TX | 2026 | 5,408 |
| LEXUS | TX HYBRID | 2026 | 5,408 |
| LEXUS | TX PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2026 | 5,408 |
| TOYOTA | GRAND HIGHLANDER | 2026 | 5,408 |
| TOYOTA | GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2026 | 5,408 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V437000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.