Toyota and Lexus Vehicle Recall Over Inaccurate Load Labels
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Toyota is recalling approximately 197,520 vehicles due to inaccurate load carrying capacity labels, which fail to comply with federal safety standards and could increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Toyota and Lexus Vehicle Recall
What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain vehicles because the load carrying capacity modification labels may display inaccurate added weight values. This issue causes the vehicles to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 197,520 units of the following models: 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 affected model years range from 2024 to 2026, with specific makes including Toyota and Lexus.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on May 9, 2026. Dealers will replace the incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels free of charge. For more information, contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. The recall numbers are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
Why This Matters
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. This recall addresses a potential safety compliance issue affecting multiple vehicle models.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V179000. For more details, refer to the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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