2026 Toyota Corolla recall: Missing Aim Markings on Headlight Assembly/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 25, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
86 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Toyota Corolla.
- Compared with
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 28 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
142 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 18, 2026 2025-2026 Lexus LX recall: Loss of Drive Power from Transmission Damage
- Jan. 28, 2026 2023-2026 Toyota Prius, 2025-2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime recall: Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly
- Jan. 23, 2026 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Jan. 23, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing equipment recall: Incorrect Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 108
- Dec. 17, 2025 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander, 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall: Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA05.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Toyota Corolla 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V110000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 25, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 86 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TA05 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record