United States2026 bZ Woodland vehicles equipped with a tow converter are affected; you can identify affected vehicles by model year and the presence of a tow converter. An electrical short in the tow converter printed circuit board can deactivate the electronic stability control system and cause the brake lights to remain illuminated, failing FMVSS 126 and 108 and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the tow converter free; owner letters are expected mailed September 21, 2026, and owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 (recall numbers 26TB15 / 26TA15).
What's being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 bZ Woodland vehicles equipped with a tow converter. An electrical short circuit may occur within the tow converter printed circuit board, which can deactivate the electronic stability control system and cause the brake lights to remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles” and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V512000; Manufacturer campaign 26TB15 / 26TA15
The hazard
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the tow converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB15 and 26TA15.
The official notice
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