Recall 25V869 covers 55,405 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles for an inverter bolt defect. Free repair at Toyota dealers once available.
Toyota is recalling 55,405 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles under recall 25V869 because a bolt inside the inverter was not tightened properly, leaving incomplete contact at the inverter terminal. That defect can cause loss of motive power or an electrical short while powered on, and the Toyota dealer repair will be free once Toyota opens it.
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What's wrong?
The hybrid inverter assembly in the 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid controls high-voltage power for the hybrid drive system. It converts electricity between the battery and the motor so the vehicle can start, move, and manage propulsion power correctly.
On affected vehicles, a bolt inside the inverter was not tightened enough during assembly. That bolt can leave incomplete contact at an inverter terminal, which is an electrical connection point, or loosen and fall inside the inverter. If the connection opens or the loose bolt contacts the circuit board, the inverter can stop working correctly and the vehicle can fail to turn on.
Owners can see a warning lamp before the problem fully shows itself. Treat that warning as a sign to have the vehicle checked by a Toyota dealer, especially if the vehicle has trouble powering on.
Who's affected?
The scope is split between Camry Hybrid and Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles, all tied to the same hybrid inverter assembly.
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | Inverter |
|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid | Inverter |
| 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid | Inverter |
| Units affected | 55,405 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 49 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incomplete contact in the inverter can lead to loss of motive power, increasing crash risk. A loose bolt can also create an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing fire risk. Treat a warning lamp as a reason to stop in a safe place and call a Toyota dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid or Corolla Cross Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Wait for Toyota's follow-up letter before scheduling the final repair; Toyota says the inverter assembly remedy is still under development.
- Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions and reference recall number 25V869 when you call.
- Ask a franchised Toyota dealer what interim guidance applies to the loose inverter-terminal bolt and pending inverter assembly replacement.
- Drive cautiously until the repair opens. Stop in a safe place and contact a Toyota dealer if the vehicle loses motive power while powered on.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, once the remedy opens, a Toyota technician will replace the inverter assembly. Toyota describes the issue as an improperly tightened bolt inside the inverter, which can leave incomplete contact at the inverter terminal, so the dealer remedy replaces the affected assembly instead of asking the owner to inspect it. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall once the final repair is available. Toyota says the owner letters are being sent within the active Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty period, so prior out-of-pocket repairs are handled through warranty coverage, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you already have repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 16, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 16, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V869?
Recall 25V869 covers 55,405 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid and 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter was not tightened properly, which can cause incomplete terminal contact. Toyota dealers will replace the inverter assembly for free once the remedy is available.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid or Corolla Cross Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V869. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for current repair timing and interim guidance. The inverter assembly replacement is free once the remedy opens.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota says dealers will replace the inverter assembly free of charge. Because the remedy is still under development, ask a franchised Toyota dealer when the free repair is available for your VIN.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of motive power or an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on. Loss of motive power increases crash risk, and an electrical short increases fire risk. Toyota mailed interim owner letters on March 11, 2026 explaining the safety risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V869000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V869 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V869000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →