Toyota is recalling 8,230 2024-2026 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with inaccurate load-capacity labels under recall 26V179. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 8,230 2024-2026 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, and other Toyota and Lexus vehicles because the load carrying capacity label lists inaccurate added weight values. An owner relying on that label can overload the vehicle, which increases crash risk; Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The accessory weight rating label tells an owner how Toyota-installed accessories reduce the vehicle's available load carrying capacity. That capacity is the weight left for people, cargo, and any other load after the vehicle and its installed equipment are accounted for.
On affected 2024-2026 vehicles, a software error used to prepare label information miscalculated the total weight of accessories installed by Toyota. The label then showed an added-weight value that understated the reduction in load capacity by more than one percent of the actual added accessory weight. That means the printed label gives the owner the wrong number to use when deciding how much weight the vehicle can carry.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle does not shake, light a warning lamp, or change how it drives because the problem is the label information, not a moving part.
Who's affected?
Covers pickups, SUVs, crossovers, and vans across the 2024-2026 model years, all tied to the accessory weight rating label.
| 2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Tundra | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Lexus Tx Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2026 Lexus Tx | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Lexus Tx | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Lexus Nx Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Lexus Gx | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Lexus Gx | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota Tacoma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota Crown Signia | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 8,230 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no 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?
An incorrect maximum capacity weight label can lead an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading raises crash risk because the vehicle is carrying more weight than it is rated to carry. Before adding heavy cargo or passengers, confirm the correct load limit with a Toyota dealer and stay within that limit. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2026 Toyota or Lexus model is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free load-carrying-capacity label replacement that corrects the inaccurate added weight value.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V179 when you call.
- Avoid loading the vehicle near its maximum capacity until the corrected label is installed.
- Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions about the repair or owner letter.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician replaces the load carrying capacity modification label with the correct label for the vehicle. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Repairs already paid for are handled through the active Toyota or Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the owner notices are being mailed within the warranty period. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 24, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 24, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V179?
Recall 26V179 covers 8,230 2024-2026 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with an inaccurate load carrying capacity modification label. The wrong added-weight value can lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Toyota dealers will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2026 Toyota or Lexus vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V179. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer and ask for the load carrying capacity modification label replacement. Reference recall number 26V179 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota's remedy for recall 26V179 is a free replacement load carrying capacity modification label at a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 26V179?
The risk is overloading. If the label shows the wrong maximum capacity weight value, an owner can load the vehicle beyond its proper limit, which increases crash risk under NHTSA campaign 26V179. The repair replaces the incorrect label.
When will Toyota send owner letters for recall 26V179?
Toyota expects to send owner notification letters in late Q2 2026. You do not need to wait for the letter to act. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Toyota or Lexus dealer with recall number 26V179.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V179000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V179 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V179000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →