Toyota recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain rear combination light assemblies, with part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290, sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles. The rear combination light assemblies may be equipped with a side marker reflector instead of a side marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
Without the correct lights, it may be difficult for other road users to see the vehicle from the rear or side, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK01 and 26TH01.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Rear Combination Lamp Lh
- Toyota Rear Combination Lamp Rh
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26E005000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 23, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 19, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 79
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Maker's own recall number
- 26TK01 / 26TH01
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.