Campaign 26V-094

In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine…

Defect summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V094000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about powertrain on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-094
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Lexus	LS Hybrid	2025	0
Lexus	LX	2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-437 Jul 8, 2026
Rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break
25V-656 Oct 1, 2025
Front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break
24V-152 Feb 27, 2024
Axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners
24V-125 Feb 21, 2024
Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied
22V-445 Jun 23, 2022
Flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the…
18V-901 Dec 19, 2018
Pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall