NHTSA recall 26V512000
Electrical System · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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…
Why it matters: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tow converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2026 Toyota Bz Woodland.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V512000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.