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title: "LEXUS RX recall: Front steering knuckle cracking"
description: Affected Lexus RX and TX and Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles may
  have front steering knuckles that can crack and break; dealers will inspect
  and replace them as necessary at no charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v598000/
sources_checked: 2026-09-24T23:07:43.335Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: LEXUS
manufacturers:
  - LEXUS
  - TOYOTA
models:
  - RX
  - RX HYBRID
  - TX
  - TX HYBRID
  - GRAND HIGHLANDER
  - GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: LEXUS
    model: RX
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: LEXUS
    model: RX HYBRID
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: LEXUS
    model: TX
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: LEXUS
    model: TX HYBRID
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: TOYOTA
    model: GRAND HIGHLANDER
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: TOYOTA
    model: GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID
    years:
      - 2026
campaigns:
  - 26V598000
campaign: 26V598000
affected: 617
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# LEXUS RX recall: Front steering knuckle cracking

## Summary

Affected Lexus RX and TX and Toyota Grand Highlander vehicles may have front steering knuckles that can crack and break; dealers will inspect and replace them as necessary at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: LEXUS
- Vehicle: RX
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V598000
- Potentially affected: 617

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

A manufacturing error may allow a front steering knuckle to crack and break. The official record says that failure can result in a loss of vehicle steering control and raise the risk of a crash.

## What the official recall record says

### LEXUS, TOYOTA: RX, RX HYBRID, TX and other models

The front steering knuckles may have been affected by a manufacturing error that allows them to crack and break. If a knuckle fails, the vehicle may lose steering control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the front steering knuckles and replace them when necessary, free of charge.

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V598000
- **Vehicles listed:** LEXUS RX (2026); LEXUS RX HYBRID (2026); LEXUS TX (2026); LEXUS TX HYBRID (2026); TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER (2026); TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID (2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 617
- **Components:** STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- **Report received:** September 17, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Not provided in the source record
- **Defect:** 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.
- **Safety consequence:** A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- **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.

## What owners should do next

Check the official status for the vehicle and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for the inspection and any necessary replacement.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V598000. Report received 2026-09-17.

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