CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- 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.
- Risk
- An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The plug-in hybrid system's motor generator control unit can encounter a software error that causes the powertrain to reduce power or shut down when the vehicle is driven at higher speeds.
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in traffic or while merging or passing at speed. Owners should be alert to any warning of reduced power and take it seriously.
Dealers will update the engine control software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. You can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (recall 26TA22), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota RAV4 Plug-IN Hybrid | 2026 |
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