Toyota Recalls 2026 Lexus and Grand Highlander Models for Steering Knuckle Defect
Toyota is recalling 617 specific 2026 Lexus and Toyota models because front steering knuckles may crack, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can result in a loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The recall involves a total of 617 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles on these vehicles may crack and break. This defect can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's recall numbers for this action are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
The recalled product
- Product
- TOYOTA, LEXUS GRAND HIGHLANDER, TX, GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID, RX
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 617
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- GRAND HIGHLANDER
- TX
- GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- RX
- RX HYBRID
- TX HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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