Toyota Recalls Camry & Corolla Cross Hybrids Over Power Loss Risk (USA)

Toyota has announced a major safety recall affecting more than 55,000 hybrid vehicles in the United States — specifically the latest 2025–2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid and 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid models. The recall was issued after the automaker and U.S. safety regulators identified a defect in a key component of the hybrid powertrain that could lead to loss of vehicle power or, in rare cases, a fire risk.

What’s the Issue?

The recall centers on a bolt inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid propulsion system. The inverter is responsible for converting electricity from the high-voltage hybrid battery to the electric motor. In some vehicles produced between August and November 2025, a bolt inside this assembly may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing.

If the bolt works loose over time:

The connection inside the inverter can become incomplete, leading to a sudden loss of motive power — especially at highway speeds.
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In extreme situations, the loose bolt can trigger an electrical short, potentially increasing the risk of thermal damage or fire.

Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate that although about 55,405 vehicles are part of the recall, only a small percentage — roughly 1% — may actually contain the defect.

Affected Model Breakdown

Model	Model Years	Approx. Units Affected
Toyota Camry Hybrid	2025–2026	~51,644
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid	2026	~3,761

What Toyota Will Do

Toyota is preparing a repair remedy to properly secure or replace the faulty inverter bolt. Vehicle owners are expected to receive notification letters by mid-February 2026 with instructions on the next steps.

Repairs will be free of charge under the recall program.
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In the meantime, owners should follow any guidance in the recall notice and contact their local Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service for questions or to verify if their VIN is affected.

Safety Reminder

Toyota and safety officials continue to stress that while most of these recalled cars may never experience the issue, drivers should not ignore recall notices and should schedule service once the repair instructions are issued to avoid any potential risk on the road.

If you own a Camry Hybrid or Corolla Cross Hybrid from the affected model years, check your vehicle’s recall status by entering your VIN on the official Toyota recall lookup website or contact customer service directly.

What’s the Issue?

Affected Model Breakdown

What Toyota Will Do

Safety Reminder

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