2026 Lexus TX Steering Arm Recall (26V598)

Recall 26V598 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Lexus TX in recall 26V598?

Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 TX with recall 26V598?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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 arm.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V598?

Recall 26V598 covers 617 vehicles: 2026 Lexus RX; 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid; 2026 Lexus TX; 2026 Lexus TX Hybrid; 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander; 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

NHTSA lists 617 vehicles in this campaign, built June 19, 2026 to June 25, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the TX steering arm recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge.

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.

Manufacturer recall number: 26TA19 / 26LA09.

When was recall 26V598 announced?

Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 26V598 to NHTSA on September 17, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 2, 2026.

This recall was filed 0 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 6 days. If your TX was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my TX is part of recall 26V598?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V598 is open on your TX, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V598000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should TX owners do about recall 26V598?

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 26V598000 applies to your TX.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Lexus dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the arm happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are TX owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the steering.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the steering have been filed since recall 26V598 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 56 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the steering. 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.

• 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: 35 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2026 Lexus TX: 12 complaints in total, 1 about the steering
• 2026 Lexus RX: 9 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2026 Lexus TX Hybrid: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the steering
• 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the steering

Can recall 26V598 make my TX 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A steering problem on the 2026 Lexus TX is the kind of safety defect that California law treats seriously. Fewer repair attempts may be needed for a claim than with a comfort or convenience defect.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Lexus TX has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the TX went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

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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