Is the 2026 LEXUS RX safe to drive?

The 2026 LEXUS RX has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM recall for the 2026 LEXUS RX? (Campaign #26V598000)

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. If the front steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which could lead to a crash. Your dealership will check and replace the front steering knuckles if they're damaged, at no cost to you.

NHTSA Campaign 26V598000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealership will check and replace the front steering knuckles if they're damaged, at no cost to you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V598000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 26V598000

What This Recall Means

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?