Toyota recall: 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid – engine and engine cooling
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid because of a crash risk – 30,978 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on October 7, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Serious A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid |
| Brand | Toyota |
| Company | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | October 7, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | October 7, 2026 |
| Quantity | 30,978 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V659000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid | 2026 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V659000
- Manufacturer recall number
- 26TA22
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Built
- 2025-07-22 to 2026-08-19
- Recalled part
- Inverter Assy, HEV Motor Control · MG-ECU · G92A0-42460
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: a crash risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “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.”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.”
What to do
NHTSA: “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.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V659000.
Our news story: Toyota recalls 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid – engine and engine cooling
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About this recall
Is Toyota 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid recalled?
Yes. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported the recall to NHTSA on October 7, 2026; NHTSA published it October 7, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a crash risk. 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.
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: 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.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.