The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26E005000·Announced 2026-01-23

Toyota Recalls bZ4X Rear Light Assemblies for Safety Standard Non-Compliance

Toyota is recalling specific rear combination light assemblies for bZ4X vehicles because they may have reflectors instead of lights, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle safety defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain rear combination light assemblies, part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290, sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles. These assemblies may be equipped with a side marker reflector instead of a side marker light, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.

Without the correct lights, it may be difficult for other road users to see the vehicle from the rear or side, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the total number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's internal recall numbers are 26TK01 and 26TH01.

The recalled product

Product
EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
79

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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