My 2026 TX500H, only 2,500 miles, seems to drift left or right when I take my hands off the steering wheel. It's not a pull like it needs an alignment, just a drift. Thinking it could be the slope of the roads. However, this did not happen with my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX (pretty much the same car). Also, my steering wheel on my TX is not centered, i.e. it skews right and this is the position needed tomove straight. Has anyone else noticed something similar? I also verified that tire pressures were all same.

 

Sounds like the front wheel alignment is off. Incorrect tow-in will cause right or left drift on a level road. An off-center wheel can indicate misalignment as well. This can be caused by alignment adjustment error OR damage to the suspension, perhaps caused by hard curbing, large potholes or a collision.

My 2026 TX 500h Luxury (delivered in late Noember 2025) seems to be perfectly aligned and has no such issues. I suggest you bring yours in for realignment. If the car has no other damage - its a warranty issue.