2026 Lexus RZ, 2026 Subaru Solterra, 2026 Toyota BZ recall: Loss of Drive Power
Report received by NHTSA: June 18, 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 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
- The risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
20,991 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Lexus RZ, 2026 Subaru Solterra, 2026 Toyota BZ.
- 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
152 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 27, 2026 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid and 1 more model recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 305
- May 20, 2026 2024 Toyota Tundra recall: Debris in Engine May Cause Stall (agency record)
- April 22, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall: Improperly Welded Seat Brackets (agency record)
- April 8, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall: Fuel Pump May Fail (agency record)
- March 31, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall: Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.
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
- Lexus RZ 2026
- Subaru Solterra 2026
- Toyota BZ 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V393000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 18, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 20,991 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26LA07 26TA11 WRG26 |
| “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