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2026 Lexus TX, 2026 Lexus TX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid and 2 other models Recall: Rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material…

NHTSA campaign 26V437000 · Power Train · filed Jul 8, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
5K
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Expected Aug 23, 2026

The defect

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.

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The fix — what to do

Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 23, 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

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V437000 (manufacturer number 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.