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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

Toyota Rear Combination Light Assemblies Recalled for Improper Lighting

Agency Publication Date: January 23, 2026
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Summary

Toyota is recalling approximately 79 rear combination light assemblies (part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290) sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles. These assemblies may have been manufactured with side marker reflectors instead of required side marker lights, which violates federal safety standards for automotive lighting. Toyota dealers will inspect the light assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

Risk

Without functional side marker lights, the vehicle is less visible to other drivers from the side or rear, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions. This decreased visibility increases the risk of a collision.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are Toyota rear combination light assemblies (part numbers 81561-42290 and 81551-42290) sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota dealer to schedule a free inspection of your vehicle's rear combination light assemblies.
  3. If the assemblies are found to be incorrect, the dealer will replace them with the proper lighting equipment at no cost to you.
  4. For more information, contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and refer to recall numbers 26TK01 and 26TH01.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information regarding recall number 26E005.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair
How to: Dealers will inspect the rear combination light assemblies to ensure they contain side marker lights rather than reflectors.
๐Ÿ”„Option 2: Free Replacement
How to: Dealers will replace the rear combination light assemblies free of charge if they are found to be non-compliant.

Affected Products

Product: Rear Combination Light Assembly
Part / Model:
81561-42290
81551-42290

Sold as replacement parts for Toyota bZ4X vehicles.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26E005000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Sold By: Toyota dealers; Authorized parts distributors
Units Affected: 79 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: March 19, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 26TK01 / 26TH01
Agency Last Updated: April 16, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response