Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The front steering knuckle is a crucial part that connects your steering wheel to the wheels. In some 2026 Lexus and Toyota models, this knuckle may crack and break due to a manufacturing error.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will check and replace the front steering knuckles if they're damaged, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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