Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on October 7, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software
NHTSA campaign 26V659000 · reported October 7, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 30,978 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.