NHTSA Recall 26V659000

Affects 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-IN Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA.

Software

NEW

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

What's 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.
Risk:
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 26V659000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 7, 2026.

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