Toyota recalls 86 2026 Corolla cars over missing headlight aim markings
Missing aim markings on the front headlights can lead to headlights being aimed wrongly during service, which can reduce driver visibility or dazzle oncoming drivers and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies for free. Owners can call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and give recall number 26TA05.
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Recall details
- Product
- Toyota Corolla 2026
- Company
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Hazard
- Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 86 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 25, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V110000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26TA05
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA05.
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