Toyota is recalling one of its newest EVs in America.
The electric drive systems of certain C-HR crossovers sold here could shut down while driving.
It’s a software issue, but in the age of smartphone-like cars, owners need to visit their dealer to fix the problem.
Toyota is recalling approximately 10,000 C-HR electric crossovers sold in North America over a potentially dangerous safety issue. The affected vehicles, all 2026 models, could cut power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
According to the automaker, this is caused by a software issue with the Battery Electric Vehicle Electronic Control Unit, which can overcharge the traction battery under regenerative braking when the state of charge is already high. As a reminder, under regenerative braking, the electric motor works as a generator, slowing down the car and sending energy back to the high-voltage battery.
