Toyota is recalling more than 8,500 vehicles over an electrical issue that could increase a driver's crash risk, according to a recent notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) website.
According to the NHTSA, the recall, issued Sept. 2, includes certain models of the automaker's C-HR electric vehicle. It stems from a fault in the vehicle's electric drive system battery, which officials say could become overcharged under certain driving conditions. That overcharging could prompt the system to shut down the car’s electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
“An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash,” the notice reads.
Impacted owners are expected to be notified Oct. 18. The
NHTSA said that dealers will update impacted vehicles' battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge.
Here's more on the Toyota recall.
What cars are affected by the recall?
According to the notice, Toyota recalled 8,521 of its 2026 C-HR vehicles.
How to search for car recalls
Car owners can search NHTSA's database for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number, or VIN.
USA TODAY's recall database also includes information on car, food, drug and other product recalls.
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