Toyota bZ recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Toyota bZ from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Tow converter short may disable stability control

    Reported August 6, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V512000407 vehicles affected

    An electrical short in the tow converter may disable electronic stability control and keep the brake lights illuminated, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the tow converter free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 bZ Woodland vehicles equipped with a tow converter. 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."
    Consequence
    Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the tow converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB15 and 26TA15.

  2. Battery control unit fault may cut drive power

    Reported June 18, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V39300020,991 vehicles affected

    A fault in the high-voltage battery control unit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the battery control unit software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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