2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid owners: check your VIN with Toyota or NHTSA, then contact a Toyota dealer about the recall remedy and any instructions for your vehicle.
What to know
Toyota announced a U.S. safety recall on October 7 covering approximately 31,000 model-year 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The company says a fault in an electronic control unit can shut down the hybrid system and cause a loss of motive power at higher speeds, increasing crash risk.
Toyota says dealers will update the affected ECU software at no cost, with owner notifications expected by early December 2026. Model year alone does not establish that an individual vehicle is affected; confirm by VIN. Recall information and remedy availability can change.
Check your vehicle for recallsOriginal analysis and practical guidance based on the linked sources. Lead source published October 7, 2026; checked October 13, 2026.