2026 Lexus Rx Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 2026-09-17 · campaign 26V598000 · 617 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-19 · L-SB-0009-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice month ##, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0018-26
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0018-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direct
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0017-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · L-SB-0019-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice june 18, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0017-26.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-15 · L-SB-0011-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice june 15, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0016-26.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-12 · L-SB-0016-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. anyproblems that
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