NHTSA recall 26V-203 (26V203000)
back over prevention recall reported March 31, 2026 - about 73,528 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V203000
- Also written as
- 26V-203
- Manufacturer number
- 26TB08 / 26TA08
- Reported
- March 31, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~73,528
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. The vehicles may fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Why it is dangerous
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB08 and 26TA08.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-203 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.