2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid has 1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2026 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

16complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

6,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Engine

Oct 7, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V659000 · 30,978 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Fuel System2

Unknown or other2

Lane Departure1

Seat Belts1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid, the latest from Oct 7, 2026 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (8), electrical system (7), engine (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.