Lexus and Toyota recall 26V-437: Rear Axle Carrier May Break
A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V437000 (26V-437)
- Manufacturer number
- 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Report received
- July 8, 2026
- Component
- Power train:axle assembly
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,408
- Model years
- 2026
- Built between
- April 10, 2026 and April 27, 2026
- Owner letters
- September 3, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
- Remedy completion rate
- 32.36% (latest quarterly report)
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Why power train defects matter: A power train defect can cause a loss of drive power, an unexpected gear change, or a vehicle that rolls after being put in Park.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 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.
About the power train
The power train carries engine power to the wheels; the gear selector and Park mechanism are part of it.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-437
- Lexus TX 2026
- Lexus TX Hybrid 2026
- Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander 2026
- Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 2026
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-437 and the manufacturer’s number 26TB13 26TA13 26LB08.
- Always set the parking brake when you park until the repair is done, and confirm the vehicle is actually in Park.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-437 on NHTSA.gov