Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
USToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
Recalling Firm: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V512000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V512000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26TB15 / 26TA15 |
| Potentially affected | 407 |
| Report received date | 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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