Toyota recalls nearly 6,000 RAV4 hybrid vehicles in Australia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

Toyota has recalled nearly 6,000 RAV4 plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in Australia after discovering a manufacturing fault in the motor generator electronic control unit. The recall affects both 2WD and 4WD models of the RAV4 PHEV, which was first released in June 2026 and topped the national sales charts in July and August 2026.

According to Toyota's recall statement, if the electric motor does not operate as intended, the vehicle may enter fail-safe mode or shut down, resulting in loss of motive power. The car manufacturer said this loss of power increases the risk of accidents occurring, potentially causing 'serious injury and death' to those inside the vehicle and other road users.

Toyota is offering mechanical work to fix the issue at no charge. The company has urged owners of affected vehicles to contact their preferred Toyota dealer to make an appointment for rectification. The RAV4 PHEV remains without a safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program.

How it is being reported

• Product recall: Car giant Toyota recalls nearly 6,000 RAV4 hybrid vehicles over mechanical faultToyota has issued an urgent recall for thousands of newly-released vehicles sold across Australia over safety concerns.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 01:19
• Product recall: Car giant Toyota recalls nearly 6,000 RAV4 hybrid vehicles over mechanical faultToyota has issued an urgent recall for thousands of newly-released vehicles sold across Australia over safety concerns.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 01:19

In this story: Toyota · RAV4 PHEV · Australia · John Pappas · Australasian New Car Assessment Program

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