Canada2026 Toyota C‑HR SUVs are affected; look for your vehicle by the model and year 2026. A software problem in the battery electric vehicle control unit (BEV ECU) could cause the electric drive system to shut down while driving, which can lead to a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Owners should limit the vehicle’s maximum state of charge to no more than 80% until repairs are completed; Toyota will notify owners by mail to take the vehicle to a dealership for a BEV ECU software update.
How to identify it
2026 Toyota C-HR
The hazard
On certain vehicles, under certain conditions, a software problem in the battery electric vehicle control unit (BEV ECU) could cause the electric drive system to shut down while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Toyota advises that you should limit the vehicle's maximum state of charge to no more than 80% until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the BEV ECU software.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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