2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Recalled Over Stability Control Issue

Toyota is recalling select 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland models over a stability control system that may shut off.

The defect: an electrical short circuit may occur within the tow converter printed circuit board, which can deactivate the electronic stability control system and cause the brake lights to remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles” and 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

The hazards: driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Components: electrical

Affected vehicles: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland

Number of vehicles affected: 407

The fix: dealers will replace the tow converter, free of charge.

Source: Toyota’s filing with NHTSA

Owners should: look for the recall letter Toyota mailed on September 30, 2026, or check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 26TB15 and 26TA15.

Contacts:

• Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331
• Toyota recall numbers: 26TB15 and 26TA15
• NHTSA campaign number: 26V512000
• NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
• Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls