Model year 2026 · Lexus

2026 Lexus RX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Lexus RX. The most recent was reported on September 17, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RX, RX HYBRID.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Lexus RX, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V598000	September 17, 2026	Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
26V162000	March 18, 2026	Back Over Prevention › Software
25V744000	October 30, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V598000Manufacturer no. 26TA19 / 26LA09

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Report received by NHTSA: September 17, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 617 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Lexus RX: June 18, 2026 – June 24, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX, RX HYBRID

Defect summary

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 risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V598000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V162000Manufacturer no. 26LB02 / 26LA02

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: March 18, 2026
Owner notification: May 15, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 144,200 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Lexus RX: October 31, 2022 – January 16, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V162000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V744000Manufacturer no. 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: October 30, 2025
Owner notification: December 5, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,024,407 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Lexus RX: November 1, 2022 – September 23, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: RX

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V744000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 17, 2026.