2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Recall
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Toyota is recalling 407 model year 2026 bZ Woodland vehicles due to an electrical issue that may disable the stability control system and cause brake lights to stay on.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 13, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing 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. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 126 and 108.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 407 units of the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland. No specific states or regions are identified beyond the nationwide scope of the NHTSA campaign.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the tow converter free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's recall numbers are 26TB15 and 26TA15. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V512000.
Why This Matters
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system or continuously illuminated brake lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V512000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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