2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 26V659000 · 31K units potentially affected · filed Oct 7, 2026
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.
Why it matters
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V659000
- Manufacturer no.
- 26TA22
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 30,978
- Report received
- Oct 7, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
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