Toyota Recalls Nearly 31,000 Hybrid Vehicles in the U.S. Over Software Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on October 14 that Toyota will recall nearly 31,000 hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a software issue that could cause the hybrid system to shut down when attempting to accelerate. The recall covers 2026 model year RAV4 plug-in hybrids produced between July 22, 2025, and August 19, 2026.