NHTSA recall 26V659000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › Software
Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
Reported Oct 7, 202630,978 vehicles affectedToyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingMaker’s number 26TA22Built Jul 22, 2025 – Aug 19, 2026
The 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.
The risk
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.