NHTSA recall 26V203000
Back Over Prevention · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The vehicles may fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."
Why it matters: Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2026.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V203000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.