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Deactivated Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126

Date: 2026-08-07
Brand: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category: Vehicle
Units Affected: 407
Vehicle: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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."

Hazard

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 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.

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