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Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid May Lose Power Driving

NHTSA campaign 26V659000 · Reported Oct 7, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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A sudden loss of drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V659000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 7, 2026
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

A computer that helps run the plug-in hybrid system may run into an error. If this happens while driving at higher speeds, the hybrid system may reduce power or shut down. This can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose drive power while it is moving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule the repair.
3. Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V659000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid

Who to contact

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.