Motor Generator ECU Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Which vehicles may be affected?
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.
Potentially affected: 30,978
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What NHTSA says
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Consequence
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Is a fix available?
Call your dealership to schedule the repair. They can confirm whether the parts are in and order them if not.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V659000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V659000
Report date: October 7, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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