2026 Lexus RX, 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX and 3 more models recall: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 17, 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 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.
- The risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
617 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Lexus RX, 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX, 2026 Lexus TX 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
161 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 2, 2026 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER I-Force MAX Hybrid, 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 3 more models recall: Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110
- Sept. 2, 2026 2026 Toyota C-HR recall: Loss of Drive Power from Software Programming Error
- Aug. 6, 2026 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma, 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid recall: Front and Rear Shock Absorber Reservoirs May Detach
- Aug. 6, 2026 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland recall: Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
- Aug. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid recall: Blank Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101, 108, 114, 208
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 RX 2026
- Lexus RX Hybrid 2026
- Lexus TX 2026
- Lexus TX Hybrid 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V598000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 17, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 617 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TA19 / 26LA09 |
| “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