2026 Toyota C-HR recall: Loss of Drive Power from Software Programming Error
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 2, 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 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.
- The risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
8,521 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Toyota C-HR.
- 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
159 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 6, 2026 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma, 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid recall: Front and Rear Shock Absorber Reservoirs May Detach
- Aug. 6, 2026 2026 Toyota BZ Woodland recall: Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
- Aug. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid recall: Blank Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101, 108, 114, 208
- July 29, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing equipment recall: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
- July 29, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing equipment recall: Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 C-HR 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V570000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 8,521 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TA17 |
| “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