2026 Lexus RZ and Toyota bZ Recalled Over Loss of Drive Power
The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Toyota is recalling select 2026 Lexus RZ and 2026 Toyota bZ models over a potential loss of drive power. The same campaign also covers Subaru vehicles.
The defect: the electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
The hazards: an unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Components: electrical propulsion system
Affected vehicles: 2026 Lexus RZ and 2026 Toyota bZ
Number of vehicles affected: 20,991, across all makes in the campaign
The fix: dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge.
Source: Toyota’s filing with NHTSA
Owners should: look for the recall letter Toyota mailed on August 17, 2026, or check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11.
Contacts:
- Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331
- Toyota recall numbers: 26LA07 and 26TA11
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V393000
- NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
- Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls
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