Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V570000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-09-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V570000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
8,521
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-02

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA17.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Toyota C-HR2026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.