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US recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
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 and remedy
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.
Equipment: other, labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
Owner complaints (42)
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota RAV4 (3 crashes, 5 injuries reported).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 14 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Power train | 7 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Air bags | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Lane departure | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota RAV4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota RAV4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| RAV4 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 47 | 40 | 43 | $1,550 |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 37 | 41 | $1,650 |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 43 | 37 | 41 | $1,650 |
| RAV4 AWD SE & LE 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 46 | 39 | 42 | $1,600 |
| RAV4 AWD XLE 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 45 | 38 | 41 | $1,650 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 41 | 35 | 38 | $1,750 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.