Toyota recall: Seats
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
What could happen
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Rav4 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V256000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 22, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 28, 2025 to Dec 1, 2025
- Part
- Seats › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 26TB09 / 26TA09
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Wheels Dec 5, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Toyota recall: Electrical system Nov 1, 2023
- Toyota recall: Tires Jul 11, 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.