NHTSA Recall 26V203000: External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73,528 vehicles. It affects 2023–2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V203000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TB08 / 26TA08 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | March 31, 2026 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. 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."
Safety risk
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB08 and 26TA08.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V203000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.