Lexus and Toyota recall 26V-598: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V598000 (26V-598)
- Manufacturer number
- 26TA19 / 26LA09
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Report received
- September 17, 2026
- Component
- Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 617
- Model years
- 2026
- Built between
- June 18, 2026 and June 26, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Why steering defects matter: A steering defect can make the vehicle harder to steer or, in the worst case, cause a loss of steering control.
The 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.
About the steering
Steering campaigns cover anything between the wheel in your hands and the tires: the column, intermediate shaft, steering gear, tie rods, and the power-assist motor or pump.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-598
- Lexus RX 2026
- Lexus RX Hybrid 2026
- Lexus TX 2026
- Lexus TX 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-598 and the manufacturer’s number 26TA19 / 26LA09.
- Pay attention to new noises, play or heaviness in the steering, and mention any you have noticed when you book.
- 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.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
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-598 on NHTSA.gov