Toyota recall: Seats
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
What could happen
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyotaâs customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Highlander 2021–2025
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2021–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V128000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 5, 2026
- Owners notified
- Sep 4, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 686,588
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly › Recliner
- Maker's own recall number
- 26TB06 / 26TA06
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Seat belts Dec 17, 2025
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Toyota recall: Structure Oct 26, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.