Toyota recalls 2025–2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles over transmission damage that can cause loss of drive power
If a transmission solenoid fails, the transmission and engine computers may stop communicating and damage the transmission, which can cause loss of drive power and a crash, or a fluid leak that raises fire risk.
What to do
Dealers will update the transmission computer software for free. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and refer to recall number 26LA01.
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Recall details
- Product
- Lexus Ls Hybrid, Lx 2025–2026
- Company
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Hazard
- A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 4,374 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 9, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V094000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26LA01
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.
- Consequence
- A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.
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