Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing: Loss Of Steering Control From Cracked Steering Knuckle
Toyota is recalling certain 2026 Lexus and Toyota models because the front steering knuckles may crack due to a manufacturing defect, potentially causing loss of steering control. The affected vehicles are the Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, and Toyota Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckles for free once owners are notified starting November 2, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Product
- Component: STEERING. 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.
- Reason
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. Remedy: 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-09-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1eb01378-d7d6-4675-bd91-d50660480461