Toyota C-HR Electric Drive System Battery
Toyota recalls 2026 C-HR EVs: software error may overcharge battery, causing loss of drive power and crash risk.
Contact your Toyota dealer to schedule a free software update. Do not ignore warning lights; if you experience a loss of drive power, pull over safely and contact roadside assistance.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 8,521
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- October 18, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26TA17
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-331-4331
Why it was recalled
Toyota is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles because a software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged, which can shut down the drive system and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
TOYOTA C-HR (2026), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-09-11 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification