Toyota, Lexus recall 26V598000 - Arm

NHTSA · September 17, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V598000 (Toyota, Lexus), reported September 17, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 617.
• Component: Arm.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

September 17, 2026

Recalling firm

Toyota Motor Corporation

Source ID

26V598000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 329 recall campaigns from Toyota Motor Corporation since 2010, 27 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 617 vehicles, it is larger than 51% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective action

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.

Affected vehicles

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