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Toyota RAV4 Plug-IN Hybrid recall 26V659000 - Software
NHTSA · October 7, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V659000 (Toyota), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 30,978.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Source ID
- 26V659000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 325 recall campaigns from Toyota Motor Corporation since 2010, 24 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 30,978 vehicles, it is larger than 83% of the 700 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid | 2026 |
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