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Owner action guide
- Check your VIN now — on this site or on NHTSA.gov. A model match is not proof your vehicle is included.
- If your RAV4 is included, contact your Toyota dealer to schedule the free ECU software update. You do not have to wait for the November 22 letter.
- Keep the recall numbers handy when you call: NHTSA 26V-659, Toyota 26TA22.
- Buying one? Ask the dealer whether this campaign is open on that VIN before you sign.
Affected vehicles
Model years included in this recall, per the NHTSA record.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid | Built July 22, 2025 – August 19, 2026 |
Total affected: 30,978
The risk
The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shut down when driven at higher speeds. An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
In plain terms: the car can lose motive power without warning at the speeds where you have the least room to react — merging, passing, highway driving. That is the whole risk.
What changes for owners
This is a new recall, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2026. Nothing about the car itself changes until the repair — but owners should not wait for the letter to find out whether their vehicle is included.
Check the VIN now. If your RAV4 is in the recall, you can contact your dealer about the software update; you do not have to wait for the November 22 letter.
Remedy and cost
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. No parts to wait for — it is a software fix.
Cost to owners: nothing. What is not yet known: nothing material — the remedy is specified and the notification schedule is set.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-659 | |
| Toyota recall number | 26TA22 | |
| Reported to NHTSA | October 7, 2026 | |
| Owner letters | Expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026 | |
| Vehicles affected | 30,978 | |
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
Questions owners ask
Do I have to wait for the letter?
No. The letter is notification, not permission. Check your VIN now, and if your RAV4 is included you can contact your dealer about the update.
Does this affect the regular RAV4 Hybrid?
No — this recall covers the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid only. The regular hybrid is outside this campaign's scope. A VIN check is still the way to be sure about your car.
Official sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V659000 (official campaign record)
- NHTSA recalls API record for 26V659000 (verified October 15, 2026)
Last verified October 15, 2026 against the official NHTSA record. If a source link disagrees with this article, the official record governs — tell us and we will correct it.
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Campaign timeline
What has happened on this recall, newest first.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Full record: NHTSA record 26V-659 → (our record page)
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