Toyota Recalls Rear Combination Light Assemblies for bZ4X Due to Visibility Concerns
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Toyota is recalling 79 rear combination light assemblies sold as replacement parts for bZ4X vehicles because they may lack required side marker lights, increasing crash risks.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 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 (Toyota) has initiated a recall for specific rear combination light assemblies sold as replacement parts. These components may be equipped with a side marker reflector instead of the required side marker light. Consequently, these parts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 79 units of the following replacement parts intended for Toyota bZ4X vehicles:
- Product: Rear Combination Light Assemblies (Right Hand and Left Hand)
- Part Numbers: 81561-42290 and 81551-42290
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26E005000
- Toyota Recall Numbers: 26TK01 and 26TH01
What You Should Do
Toyota will notify owners of the affected parts, with letters expected to be mailed by March 10, 2026. Dealers will inspect the rear combination light assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Consumers may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information regarding this recall.
Why This Matters
If a vehicle is not equipped with the correct side marker lights, it may be difficult for other road users to see the vehicle from the rear or side. This reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, particularly in low-light conditions.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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