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Toyota Grand Highlander Recall 26V437: Rear Axle Carrier May Break, Causing Loss of Control

NHTSA campaign 26V437, reported July 8, 2026, 5,408 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain vehicles may have rear axle carriers made with insufficient material strength, so the carrier could break. A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, which increases the risk of a crash.

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. You can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions about this recall.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free inspection and any needed repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V437Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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

Lexus TX2026
Lexus TX Hybrid2026
Lexus TX Plug-IN Hybrid2026
Toyota Grand Highlander2026
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid2026