Lexus LX 2025-2026 Vehicles Recall Due to Transmission Issue

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Toyota is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX vehicles because of a potential transmission solenoid failure that could lead to transmission damage, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

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Lexus LX Recall

What Happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX vehicles due to potential transmission solenoid failure, which may cause communication failure between the transmission electronic control unit and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 8,748 units of 2025 and 2026 Lexus LX vehicles. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V094000.

What You Should Do

Owners should have dealers update the transmission ECU software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 25, 2026. For more information, contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.

Why This Matters

A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, and may lead to transmission fluid leaks that increase the risk of a fire.

Source

This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V094000.

Source: NHTSA Official Notice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this vehicle recalls alert about?
Toyota is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX vehicles because of a potential transmission solenoid failure that could lead to transmission damage, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more vehicle recalls alerts?
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