Toyota is recalling about 10,000 C-HR EVs — SkimNews
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- Toyota has issued a safety recall covering approximately 10,000 model-year 2026 C-HR electric vehicles in North America, stemming from a software glitch in the regenerative braking system.
- Under certain conditions — specifically when the battery is fully charged or at a high charge level — the regenerative braking system can overcharge the battery, causing the electric drive system to shut down and resulting in a loss of power while driving.
- The fix requires affected owners to visit a Toyota dealership, where technicians will update the battery ECU (electronic control unit) software.
- Toyota will notify owners of affected vehicles in early November 2026, and the recall has not yet been posted to nhtsa.gov as of publication.
- Only the 2026 C-HR model year is affected; the 2027 Toyota C-HR is also currently on sale and is not included in the recall.
- The C-HR EV went on sale earlier this year starting at roughly $37,000, positioned as a smaller, sportier alternative to the bZ — Toyota's first electric SUV.
Why it matters: Roughly 10,000 early C-HR EV buyers face a power-loss risk tied to a regenerative braking software bug that strikes at high state-of-charge, and Toyota's November 2026 owner notification window means drivers may be operating affected vehicles undetected until the dealership ECU update is performed.
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