Recall 26E005000: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, exterior lighting

Reported 2026-01-23 · equipment recall · 79 units

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Problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain rear combination light assemblies, with part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290, sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles. The rear combination light assemblies may be equipped with a side marker reflector instead of a side marker light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk

Without the correct lights, it may be difficult for other road users to see the vehicle from the rear or side, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TK01 and 26TH01.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Year
TOYOTA	REAR COMBINATION LAMP LH
TOYOTA	REAR COMBINATION LAMP RH

Manufacturer campaign	26TK01 / 26TH01
Initiated by	MFR
Owner letters	2026-03-19

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