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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V659000·Announced 2026-10-07

Toyota Recalls 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrids for Powertrain Shutdown Risk

Toyota is recalling 30,978 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because a software error may cause the hybrid system to reduce power or shut down at higher speeds, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a structural vehicle defect where a powertrain shutdown increases the risk of a crash. No deaths or serious injuries are reported in the source text, but the potential for significant injury from a crash places this in the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The recall involves 30,978 units where the motor generator Engine Control Unit (ECU) may encounter an error. This error can cause the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shut down when the vehicle is driven at higher speeds.

An unexpected powertrain shutdown can result in a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM): Software.

Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge to correct the issue. 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 internal number for this recall is 26TA22.

The recalled product

Product
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
30,978

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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