Touch Bar is missing after updating to Tahoe

Fonnknp wrote:

After updating macOS26 Tahoe on Macbook Pro M1 (2020), my TouchBar is missing.

A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support will sort many anomalies

Login and test. Reboot as normal and test.

you can try DFU the Revive, and no resolve the Restore (which will wipe all data)

ref —Apple Configurator 2 User Guide

Apple Configurator 2 for Mac User Guide - Apple Support

if you need assistance take it in—

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Outside the USA

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

I had the same issue, plus the space bar refused to work. I did the Apple Support Chat. Issue solved! As suggested by Liz, restart the computer. Plus I also did an update (26.0.1)

Plus she gave me 5 steps I could take if that did not solve the problems. I so appreciate Apple Support!