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2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Recall: Motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid…

NHTSA campaign 26V659000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Oct 7, 2026 · verified Oct 16, 2026

Units reported
31K
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Expected Nov 22, 2026

The defect

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.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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The fix — 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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
ToyotaRAV4 Plug-In Hybrid2026

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V659000 (manufacturer number 26TA22). Data last verified Oct 16, 2026.