Toyota Recalls 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids Over Sudden Power Loss Risk

[UK Sentinel]

Toyota has issued a global safety recall affecting over 50,000 vehicles, including roughly 30,000 in North America alongside European specification models, due to a software bug that can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose power while driving.

What is the issue?

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According to regulatory filings, a software error within the plug-in hybrid system’s control unit can malfunction under specific driving conditions. This glitch can trigger dashboard warning lights, severely restrict vehicle performance, or cause a complete and unexpected loss of motive power at higher speeds, significantly increasing the risk of a collision.

Which vehicles are affected?

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• • 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models.
  • Note: Standard petrol and conventional hybrid (HEV) RAV4 models are not affected by this recall.

 

How to check if your car is included:

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If you drive a 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, you can check its status immediately using Toyota’s official tools. The fix is afree software updatecompleted by an authorised technician.

• • UK Owners: You can  check your registration or VIN directly on the Toyota UK Vehicle Recalls Checker.
  • North American Owners: You can look up your 17-digit VIN using the Toyota US Recall Lookup or via the federal NHTSA Recall Database.

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