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2026 Toyota RAV4 recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, filed between September 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling: softwarePlug-in hybrid only | October 7, 2026 | Crash risk |
| Equipment: labels | September 2, 2026 | Crash risk |
Engine and engine cooling: softwareCrash risk
What is wrong. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
What could happen. An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
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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.
Equipment: labelsCrash risk
What is wrong. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
What could happen. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2026 Toyota RAV4 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Toyota dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Toyota may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Toyota customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the RAV4
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (4)
- 2023 (3)
- 2022 (3)
- 2021 (5)
- 2020 (6)
- 2019 (8)
- 2018 (3)
- 2017 (3)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (4)
- 2014 (4)
- 2013 (2)
- 2012 (5)
- 2011 (11)
- 2010 (14)
- All years
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2026 Toyota RAV4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota RAV4. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2026 Toyota RAV4 free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Toyota dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2026 Toyota RAV4 was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.