Insufficient pedestrian warning sound/fmvss 141
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by may 30, 2026. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26tb08 and 26ta08.
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Other recalls from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing or involving Back Over Prevention.
FAQ: Recall 26V203000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V203000?
NHTSA recall 26V203000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on March 31, 2026. It addresses: Insufficient pedestrian warning sound/fmvss 141. The recall affects approximately 73,528 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26TB08 / 26TA08. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.