CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA17.
What this recall means for you
A software programming error in certain 2026 Toyota C-HR battery electric vehicles can cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under some driving conditions. When that happens, the electric drive system can shut down and the vehicle can lose drive power.
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Owners who receive the recall notice should not ignore it. Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026, and you can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions. Check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free software update with an authorized Toyota dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota C-HR | 2026 |
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