2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid recall: Motor Generator ECU Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 7, 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 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.
- The risk
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
30,978 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid.
- 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
162 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 17, 2026 2026 Lexus RX, 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX and 3 more models recall: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle
- Sept. 2, 2026 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER I-Force MAX Hybrid, 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 3 more models recall: Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110
- Sept. 2, 2026 2026 Toyota C-HR recall: Loss of Drive Power from Software Programming Error
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V659000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 30,978 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TA22 |
| “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