United StatesRear combination light assemblies sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles, part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290, are affected. The assemblies may have a side marker reflector instead of a side marker light, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108. Dealers will inspect and replace the assemblies as necessary free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026, and owners can contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall numbers 26TK01 and 26TH01).
What's being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain rear combination light assemblies, with part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290, sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles. The rear combination light assemblies may be equipped with a side marker reflector instead of a side marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26E005000; Manufacturer campaign 26TK01 / 26TH01
The hazard
Without the correct lights, it may be difficult for other road users to see the vehicle from the rear or side, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK01 and 26TH01.
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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