New Toyota, BMW and Subaru Vehicle Recalls Issued in Canada

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published July 12, 2026

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Canada’s federal recall and safety database has posted new updates affecting several Toyota, Lexus, BMW and Subaru vehicles over separate defects that could increase the risk of fire, loss of vehicle control or a collision.

The Toyota recall covers the 2026 Grand Highlander and Grand Highlander Hybrid, as well as the 2026 Lexus TX350 and TX500h. Transport Canada said certain rear axle carriers may not have been manufactured properly and could break or separate at the toe control arm mounting point. ent fails, the vehicle could lose stability, increasing the risk of a driver losing control and crashing. Toyota will notify affected owners by mail and ask them to visit a dealership to have the rear axle components inspected and replaced when necessary. affects selected X3, X4 and Z4 vehicles, along with certain 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series and 5 Series models produced between the 2021 and 2026 model years, depending on the vehicle. ada said the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly and could overheat, creating a fire risk.

BMW is advising affected owners not to use the remote-start function or leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running until recall repairs are completed. Dealers will replace the starter. call includes Ascent SUVs from the 2019 through 2025 model years, 2025 and 2026 Forester vehicles, including gasoline and hybrid versions, and the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid. the recall notice, the compliance label may display an incorrect gross axle weight rating. This could cause an owner to overload the vehicle, potentially resulting in poor handling or tire failure and increasing the risk of losing control. ail affected owners a corrected compliance label. Owners can install the label themselves or contact a Subaru dealership to have it installed free of charge.

Owners of the listed models should check their vehicle identification number and monitor notices from the manufacturer or an authorized dealership, since recalls may apply only to certain vehicles within the same model year.