Recall 26E005000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26E005000. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 79 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Without the correct lights, it may be difficult for other road users to see the vehicle from the rear or side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain rear combination light assemblies, with part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290, sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles. The rear combination light assemblies may be equipped with a side marker reflector instead of a side marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK01 and 26TH01.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V203000 | Mar 31, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | TOYOTA | 73,528 |
| 26V179000 | Mar 24, 2026 | EQUIPMENT | LEXUS, TOYOTA | 8,230 |
| 26V180000 | Mar 24, 2026 | AIR BAGS | LEXUS | 15,264 |
| 26V162000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | LEXUS | 144,200 |
| 26V128000 | Mar 5, 2026 | SEATS | TOYOTA | 550,007 |
| 26V110000 | Feb 25, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TOYOTA | 86 |
| 26V094000 | Feb 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | LEXUS | 4,374 |
| 26V049000 | Jan 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS | TOYOTA | 141,286 |
| 26V038000 | Jan 23, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | TOYOTA | 161,268 |
| 25V872000 | Dec 17, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE | TOYOTA | 39 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching TOYOTA from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 87,394 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | VANTAGE MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 1,019 |
| 25V636000 | Sep 23, 2025 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 199,674 |
| 24V548000 | Jul 23, 2024 | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 33,848 |
| 24V452000 | Jun 18, 2024 | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | TIRES | 4,763 |
| 24V419000 | Jun 6, 2024 | GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. | TIRES | 4,869 |
| 23V821000 | Dec 6, 2023 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 552 |
| 23V757000 | Nov 9, 2023 | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 534 |
| 23V680000 | Oct 12, 2023 | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 13 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.