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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·August 6, 2026

Toyota recalls 2026 bZ Woodland vehicles over tow converter short circuit that can disable stability control

An electrical short circuit in the tow converter circuit board may turn off the electronic stability control system and keep the brake lights on, which can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the tow converter free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and cite recall numbers 26TB15 and 26TA15.

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Recall details

Product
Toyota Bz Woodland 2026
Company
Toyota Motor Corporation
Hazard
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Units
407 vehicles
Owner notification
September 30, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
August 6, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V512000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26TB15 / 26TA15
  • Model years: 2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect
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."
Consequence
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will replace the tow converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 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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