2026 Toyota Corolla Headlight Recall (26V110)

Recall 26V110 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Toyota Corolla in recall 26V110?

The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Corolla with recall 26V110?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Corolla shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the headlights, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V110?

Recall 26V110 covers 86 vehicles: 2026 Toyota Corolla.

NHTSA lists 86 vehicles in this campaign, built November 7, 2025 to November 14, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Corolla headlight recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge.

Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA05.

When was recall 26V110 announced?

Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 26V110 to NHTSA on February 25, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 20, 2026.

This recall was filed 7 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 7 days. If your Corolla was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Corolla is part of recall 26V110?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V110 is open on your Corolla, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V110000 is open on your Corolla, it will be listed there, along with Toyota recall number 26TA05. You can also ask any Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Corolla owners do about recall 26V110?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V110000 applies to your Corolla.
2. Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any headlights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Corolla owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 26V110 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 17 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Toyota Corolla: 17 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

There is a shadow or "dark spot" observed in the LED low headlight beam. It is distracting while driving. The dark spot is distracting, sometimes you think an animal is coming into view, causing confusion. It is especially noticeable on totally dark roads in remote places.

2026 Toyota Corolla owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11747698, filed July 1, 2026

Can recall 26V110 make my Corolla a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this headlights recall means their Corolla qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2026 Toyota Corolla can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Toyota Corolla has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Corolla went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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