- 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.
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.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus TX | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lexus TX Hybrid | 2026 |
| Lexus TX Plug-IN Hybrid | 2026 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 2026 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | 2026 |