---
title: "TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID recall: Plug-in hybrid power loss"
description: Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may experience reduced power or
  a plug-in-hybrid system shutdown at higher speeds; dealers will update the ECU
  software free of charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v659000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-14T17:02:51.612Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: TOYOTA
manufacturers:
  - TOYOTA
models:
  - RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: TOYOTA
    model: RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID
    years:
      - 2026
campaigns:
  - 26V659000
campaign: 26V659000
affected: 30978
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID recall: Plug-in hybrid power loss

## Summary

Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may experience reduced power or a plug-in-hybrid system shutdown at higher speeds; dealers will update the ECU software free of charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: TOYOTA
- Vehicle: RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V659000
- Potentially affected: 30,978

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Owners of affected Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles should pay attention to a motor generator ECU error that can reduce power or shut down the plug-in-hybrid system at higher speeds. The stated consequence is a loss of drive power.

## What the official recall record says

### TOYOTA: RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID

A motor generator ECU error may occur while the vehicle is being driven at higher speeds. That can cause the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shut down, resulting in an unexpected powertrain shutdown and loss of drive power. The remedy is an ECU software update at no charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.
- **Owner notices:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** 26TA22

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V659000
- **Vehicles listed:** TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID (2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 30,978
- **Components:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- **Report received:** October 7, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026.
- **Defect:** 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 consequence:** 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.

## What owners should do next

Use the official campaign information to check the status of your vehicle and contact Toyota or an authorized dealer for assistance with the listed remedy.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V659000. Report received 2026-10-07.

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