Toyota recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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 could happen
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V659000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 7, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 30,978
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 22, 2025 to Aug 19, 2026
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- 26TA22
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
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.