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NHTSA recall 26V-598 (26V598000)

steering recall reported September 17, 2026 - about 617 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V598000
Also written as
26V-598
Manufacturer number
26TA19 / 26LA09
Reported
September 17, 2026
Vehicles affected
~617
Component
steering

What is being recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Why it is dangerous

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-598 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Lexus RX - 2026
Lexus TX - 2026
Lexus TX Hybrid - 2026
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid - 2026
Toyota Grand Highlander - 2026

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.