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Toyota is recalling more than 73,000 hybrid vehicles due to an issue with pedestrian warning sounds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Certain 2023–2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles are affected by the recall because they do not make loud enough noise when reversing, making it harder for pedestrians to hear and increasing the risk of injury.
“The vehicles may not make sufficient warning sounds for pedestrians when backing up,” the NTSB said in its announcement.
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Toyota is recalling more than 73,000 hybrid vehicles due to a problem with pedestrian warning sounds. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
“As such, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 141, ‘Minimum Noise Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles,’” the agency continued.
A total of 73,528 vehicles are affected by the recall, although only about 1% of those are likely to have the defect.
Approximately 73,528 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles are included in the recall. (BAY ISMOYO/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The recall numbers are 26TB08 and 26TA08.
Toyota dealers will update the software of affected vehicles free of charge to fix the pedestrian warning sounds.
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Toyota dealers will update the software of affected vehicles free of charge to fix the pedestrian warning sounds. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Notification letters are expected to be sent to owners by May 30, 2026, warning consumers of the safety risks.
