Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V659000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-10-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V659000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
30,978
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-07

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.

Safety risk

An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Toyota RAV4 Plug-IN Hybrid2026

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.