Recall 26V598000: STEERING
Recall, from NHTSA Recalls
- Published by NHTSA
- Sep 17, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- NHTSA ID
- 26V598000
- NHTSA category
- Vehicle
- Applies to, as stated by NHTSA
- LEXUS RX 2026; LEXUS RX HYBRID 2026; LEXUS TX 2026; LEXUS TX HYBRID 2026; TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER 2026; TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2026
- Component, as stated by NHTSA
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Text of the recall
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 stated in the recall
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy stated in the recall
- 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.
- Potentially affected units
- 617
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26TA19 / 26LA09
NHTSA reuses some ID numbers across record types. If its page lists more than one record, this one is the recall dated Sep 17, 2026.