# Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Motor Generator ECU Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power (26V659000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Subject | Motor Generator ECU Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power |
| NHTSA ID | 26V659000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TA22 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 30978 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 30,978 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V659000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.