Warnings: external/pedestrian alertRecall 26V-203 · 2023–2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 26V-203 covers 73,528 2023–2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid for a warnings: external/pedestrian alert problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 4, 2023 to August 8, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.