2025-2026 Lexus LX recall: Loss of Drive Power from Transmission Damage
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 18, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.
- The risk
A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
4,374 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Lexus LX.
- Compared with
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 28 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
141 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 28, 2026 2023-2026 Toyota Prius, 2025-2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime recall: Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly
- Jan. 23, 2026 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Jan. 23, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing equipment recall: Incorrect Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 108
- Dec. 17, 2025 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander, 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall: Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor (agency record)
- Dec. 16, 2025 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid recall: Inverter May Lose Connection and Cause a Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Lexus LX 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V094000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 18, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4,374 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26LA01 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record