Rav4 Plug-in Hybrid

RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 2026 model year RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (frame codes AXAP62 and AXAP64) sold in Portugal. The plug-in hybrid system's motor control unit may fail to initialize properly, which can disable the high-speed motor mode and cause the system to shut down at higher speeds, resulting in loss of engine power. This is a Class I recall.

Recalling firm
Toyota
Product
Passenger car. Frame code: AXAP62, AXAP64. Model year: 2026. RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Reason
The electronic control unit of the motor generator of the plug-in-hybrid system may not correctly complete the motor initialization process, which can make the high-speed motor control mode unavailable. At higher speeds, this may cause the plug-in-hybrid system to enter fail-safe mode or shut down, resulting in a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
European Union
Agency
SAFETY-GATE
Recall date
2026-10-23
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
PT
Distribution
Portugal

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/73746677-0330-489f-8765-881c14c83652