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2023-2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid recall: external/pedestrian alert

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on March 31, 2026. It covers about 73,528 vehicles.

vehicles affected
73,528
reported
Mar 31, 2026
owners notified
Aug 27, 2026
related complaints
3

Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert

What is wrong
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."
Risk
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 number 26V203000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about driver assistance problems.

Questions about recall 26V203000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid external/pedestrian alert?

Yes. Recall 26V203000, reported on March 31, 2026, covers about 73,528 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V203000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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