Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing: Rear Axle Carrier May Break (power Train)
Recall Summary Toyota is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX and Toyota Grand Highlander models because the rear axle carrier may break due to insufficient material strength during manufacturing. A broken rear axle carrier can cause loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected axle carriers at no cost, with owner notification letters expected in August 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Product
- Component: POWER TRAIN. 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.
- Reason
- 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 are expected to be mailed August 23, 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-07-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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