LEXUS LX (2026) recall — Power Train
Toyota is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles with a transmission software issue that could cause loss of drive power or transmission fluid leaks leading to fire. Owners must contact Toyota for a free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling specific 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 models due to a transmission software issue that might cause loss of drive power or transmission fluid leaks. This could increase crash risk or fire hazards if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82199-toyota-lexus-lx-2025-2026-transmission-software-update-to-prevent.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82199-toyota-lexus-lx-2025-2026-transmission-software-update-to-prevent · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V094000
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“Toyota Lexus LX 2025-2026: Transmission Software Update to Prevent Crashes and Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82199-toyota-lexus-lx-2025-2026-transmission-software-update-to-prevent. Based on NHTSA recall #26V094000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V094000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the transmission solenoid fails, communication between the transmission ECU and engine ECU may break, causing transmission damage. This can lead to loss of drive power or transmission fluid leaks, increasing crash or fire risks.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the faulty transmission software are at higher risk of transmission damage.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2025-2026 Lexus LX600. The recall was notified to owners via mail on April 13, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free transmission software update.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for a transmission software issue that could cause loss of drive power or transmission fluid leaks, increasing crash or fire risks.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2025-2026 Lexus LX600. Owners received notification letters mailed April 13, 2026.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall does not specify a deadline for the software update; owners can contact Toyota for the fix at any time.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V094000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 26V094000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V094000 (February 18, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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