NHTSA recall 25V872000 · Dec 17, 2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor
Product
2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles
Hazard
A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
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- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 39
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 25TA16
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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