NHTSA recall 26V-437 (26V437000)
power train recall reported July 8, 2026 - about 5,408 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V437000
- Also written as
- 26V-437
- Manufacturer number
- 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08
- Reported
- July 8, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,408
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-437 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.