U.S.RECALL ALERT

Toyota Issues 2026 RAV4 PHEV Safety Recall, Roughly 31,000 Units…

The 2026 RAV4 PHEV plug-in hybrid is affected, with owners receiving free repairs once Toyota notifies them of the specific safety issue.

On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
Published 7:32 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by autoevolution: “Toyota Issues 2026 RAV4 PHEV Safety Recall, Roughly 31,000 Units Affected Stateside”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7:32 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.

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autoevolutionToyota Issues 2026 RAV4 PHEV Safety Recall, Roughly 31,000 Units Affected Stateside

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorToyota is recalling about thirty-one thousand twenty twenty-six RAV4 plug-in hybrids in the United States over a safety issue.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOwners of the new model year are the ones affected. Toyota will notify them, and the repair is expected to cost them nothing.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIf you bought one this year, check your driveway before Monday. Look up your vehicle identification number on the Toyota or federal safety site.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThirty-one thousand. Brand new cars, and already a letter in the mail.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's how cars work now.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA recall notice is cheaper than the alternative, Dale. Try to look relieved.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRelieved. I'll practise.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDo it in the driveway. Check the number first.

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