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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Loss of Drive Power from Software Programming Error · September 2, 2026

The problem

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.

Risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What owners should do

Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA17.

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