NHTSA recall 26V-659 (26V659000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 7, 2026 - about 30,978 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V659000
- Also written as
- 26V-659
- Manufacturer number
- 26TA22
- Reported
- October 7, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~30,978
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-659 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.