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Model year 2026 · first-year watch

2026 Lexus Tx, day 194

  • 12complaints since Mar 22, 2026
  • 5recalls
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

Changed since August

  • 1 new complaint in September, about transmission and drivetrain and tires.
  • Recall 26V-598 on steering, filed Sep 17, 2026.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
  • 67th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Electrical
    3
  • Other
    3
  • Structure
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Transmission and drivetrain
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Collision avoidance
    1

Recent reports

“Air conditioner condensers being subject to road hazards, rocks/debri. Causing to lose all refrigerant. Multiple claims on Lexus forums. Seems to be a design flaw.”

Filed Aug 5, 2026

At a glance

Next to the 2024
The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 12 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 46.
Top problem
The 12 complaints on file don't group into a problem with 5 or more reports.
Crash, fire and injury reports
2 of the 12 complaints (17%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it.
Recalls behind the top problems
5 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
When owners filed
Every complaint so far came in during 2026.

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V-598Sep 17, 2026
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm

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 and remedy
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.
26V-437Jul 8, 2026
Power Train:Axle Assembly

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.

Risk and remedy
Risk: A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.
26V-179Mar 24, 2026
Equipment:Other:Labels

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
26V-162Mar 18, 2026
Back Over Prevention:Software

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."

Risk and remedy
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.
25V-744Oct 30, 2025
Back Over Prevention:Display Function

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."

Risk and remedy
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.

All 5 recalls on the 2026 Lexus Tx, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Sep 2026
1Transmission and drivetrain, Tires recall 26V-598: Steering
Aug 2026
3Engine
Jul 2026
1Structure, Latches and locks recall 26V-437: Transmission and drivetrain
Jun 2026
2Fuel system, Structure
May 2026
1Transmission and drivetrain
Apr 2026
2Brakes, Collision avoidance
Mar 2026
2Electrical, Brakes recall 26V-162: Backup camera recall 26V-179: Equipment

Questions

How many 2026 Lexus Tx complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

2 of them (17%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

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