Driving the news: Toyota is recalling 55,405 hybrid Camry and Corolla vehicles from model years 2025-2026 that can lose power while driving, or potentially catch fire.
The details: The recall covers 2025-2026 Camry Hybrids (51,644 units) and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrids (3,761 units) built between August and November 2025. Toyota estimates only about 1% actually have the defect.
The problem traces back to inverter assemblies supplied by Denso Manufacturing Tennessee. An improperly torqued bolt can lose contact and drop inside the inverter.
If the bolt loses contact, it can create an open circuit that triggers a warning lamp and may cause limp mode or complete loss of motive power.
If the bolt is loose and the ignition is on, it could also short circuit and generate enough heat to cause thermal damage to surrounding components (potentially leading to a fire).
Worth noting: Toyota discovered the issue in early November after a field report of a vehicle that wouldn't turn on. The dealer and supplier found a loose bolt lying on the circuit board. Denso reviewed production history and found machine settings had changed, leading to low torque on specific bolts.
The remedy: Dealers will repair affected vehicles at no charge once Toyota finalizes the fix. Owner notifications will go out by February 13, 2026 and drivers can check VINs here.
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