# Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle (26V598000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle |
| NHTSA ID | 26V598000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TA19 / 26LA09 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 617 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 617 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V598000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.