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2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Recall: Powertrain Shutdown Risk
Toyota recalls certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrids due to unexpected powertrain shutdowns that increase crash risk. Free ECU software updates are available.
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Toyota is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because the motor generator ECU may encounter an error. This error can cause the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shut down unexpectedly, particularly at higher speeds. The resulting loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1477675-toyota-rav4-plug-in-hybrid-2026-recall-engine-and-engine.
“2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Recall: Powertrain Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1477675-toyota-rav4-plug-in-hybrid-2026-recall-engine-and-engine. Based on NHTSA recall #26V659000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V659000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 7, 2026, that Toyota is recalling 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles due to an unexpected powertrain shutdown hazard. Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Toyota
RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid
2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 212 other recalls on record since January 6, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Toyota Lexus RX 2026 Steering Recall (September 17, 2026) and the Toyota Tundra 2025 Recall (September 2, 2026). NHTSA has received 13 owner complaints for the 2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID as of September 29, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Owners will receive notification letters starting November 22, 2026. You can contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or reference recall number 26TA22.
Brand
Toyota
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026.
Schedule Repair
Dealers will update the ECU software free of charge to fix the issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 7 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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