2026 Lexus TX, 2026 Lexus TX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid and 2 more models recall: Rear Axle Carrier May Break
Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 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 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.
- The risk
A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
5,408 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Lexus TX, 2026 Lexus TX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
- 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
153 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 18, 2026 2026 Lexus RZ, 2026 Subaru Solterra, 2026 Toyota BZ recall: Loss of Drive Power
- May 27, 2026 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid and 1 more model recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 305
- May 20, 2026 2024 Toyota Tundra recall: Debris in Engine May Cause Stall (agency record)
- April 22, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall: Improperly Welded Seat Brackets (agency record)
- April 8, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall: Fuel Pump May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 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.
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 TX 2026
- Lexus TX Hybrid 2026
- Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V437000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 8, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5,408 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08 |
| “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