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Lexus LS Hybrid Recall 26V094: Transmission May Fail, Causing Power Loss and Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 26V094, reported February 18, 2026, 4,374 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 and 2025 Lexus LS Hybrid vehicles may have a transmission solenoid failure that can interrupt communication between the transmission control unit and the engine control unit. This can damage the transmission.

A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, which raises the risk of a crash. It can also leak transmission fluid, which increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will update the transmission control software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall number 26LA01), and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V094Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.
Risk
A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.

Affected vehicles

Lexus LS Hybrid2025
Lexus LX2026