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NHTSA campaign 26V598000

Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potential units
617
Report received
Sep 17, 2026
Manufacturer ID
26TA19 / 26LA09

Recall summary

What is being 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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2026 Lexus Rx Hybrid06/23/2026 - 06/23/2026
Vehicle2026 Toyota Grand Highlander06/19/2026 - 06/26/2026
Vehicle2026 Lexus Tx Hybrid06/19/2026 - 06/25/2026
Vehicle2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid06/19/2026 - 06/25/2026
Vehicle2026 Lexus Tx06/19/2026 - 06/25/2026
Vehicle2026 Lexus Rx06/18/2026 - 06/24/2026

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files