Recall 26V-659
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-IN Hybrid: Engine and engine cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-659
- Reported
- October 7, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 30,978 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.