Vehicle Recall: Toyota C-HR BEV
Announced 2026-09-02 · NHTSA
Toyota is recalling 8,521 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles due to a software programming error that may cause the BEV electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, potentially shutting down the drive and causing a loss of power. Dealers will update the BEV ECU software at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026; owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
| Brand | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Product | Loss of Drive Power from Software Programming Error |
| Reason | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 8521 |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| Agency | NHTSA |
| Recall / campaign no. | 26TA17 |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Schedule a free BEV ECU software update with an authorized Toyota dealer.
- Wait for and read your owner notification letter (mailed Oct 18, 2026) for specific instructions.
- If you have questions, contact Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331.
VERIFIED SOURCES
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