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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Motor Generator ECU Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to do

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.

Company
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Reason
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.
Hazard
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
30,978 potentially affected
Where
Nationwide
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.
Remedy contact
Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Official notice
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V659000…

Products

  1. Recalled: 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.

    Vehicle · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update history

  1. First listed on OVERLOOKED from the official record.

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