United StatesCertain 2026 Toyota C‑HR battery electric vehicles (NHTSA campaign 26V570000, Toyota recall 26TA17) are affected; look for 2026 model-year C‑HR BEVs. A software programming error may overcharge the electric drive system battery under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software free of charge; owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026, and owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What's being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V570000; Manufacturer campaign 26TA17
The hazard
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, 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 26TA17.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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