2026 Lexus LX Transmission Recall (26V094)

Recall 26V094 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Lexus LX in recall 26V094?

In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 LX with recall 26V094?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the automatic transmission.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V094?

Recall 26V094 covers 4,374 vehicles: 2025 Lexus LS Hybrid; 2026 Lexus LX.

NHTSA lists 4,374 vehicles in this campaign, built November 22, 2024 to December 8, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the LX transmission recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.

When was recall 26V094 announced?

Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 26V094 to NHTSA on February 18, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 13, 2026.

This recall was filed 7 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 381 days. If your LX was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my LX is part of recall 26V094?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V094 is open on your LX, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V094000 is open on your LX, it will be listed there, along with Lexus recall number 26LA01. You can also ask any Lexus dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should LX owners do about recall 26V094?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V094000 applies to your LX.
2. Call a Lexus dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any automatic transmission symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are LX owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the transmission.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the transmission have been filed since recall 26V094 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 Lexus LS Hybrid: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the transmission
• 2026 Lexus LX: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the transmission

Can recall 26V094 make my LX a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 26V094000 does not automatically make your LX a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2026 Lexus LX: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V125000.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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