Toyota is initiating a global recall for approximately 10,000 units of the 2026 C-HR EV model. The action follows the discovery of a software bug within the regenerative braking system that may cause a sudden loss of motive power while driving.
The issue occurs when the battery is at a high state of charge and the driver utilizes regenerative braking. This leads to an overcharge condition, triggering a protective shutdown of the electric drive system. Toyota emphasizes that the fault lies in the control software rather than the battery cells or motors.
In Canada, approximately 1,310 vehicles are affected by this campaign. Toyota plans to send notification letters to owners by early November. Dealers are currently offering a free software update for the Battery Electric Vehicle Electronic Control Unit to resolve the defect.
The C-HR EV is built on the e-TNGA platform, which is shared with models such as the Toyota BZ series, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra. These related vehicles have also been subject to separate recalls concerning high-voltage battery control software, which similarly require dealer-installed updates.
Owners are advised to contact Toyota customer support or check their vehicle identification number in the NHTSA database. While Toyota has not confirmed if this specific fix will be delivered over-the-air, owners are encouraged to schedule a service appointment at a dealership immediately.
