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NHTSA recall,

Toyota 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.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing 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. An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2026, and affects 30,978 vehicles nationwide. Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Toyota affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Toyota

  • RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
Engine defect
Campaign
26V659000
Vehicles affected
30,978
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
26TA22
Manufacturer phone
1-800-331-4331

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 15, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)