Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2026 bZ Woodland vehicles equipped
— Recall Campaign #26V512000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 407 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V512000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 06, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V512000 |
| Units affected: | 407 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the tow converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB15 and 26TA15.