Recall 26V437000: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, power train:axle assembly
Reported 2026-07-08 · vehicle recall · 5,408 units
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Problem
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.
Risk
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 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | TX | 2026 |
| LEXUS | TX HYBRID | 2026 |
| LEXUS | TX PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2026 |
| TOYOTA | GRAND HIGHLANDER | 2026 |
| TOYOTA | GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2026 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-09-03 |
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