NHTSA recall 26V128000 · Mar 5, 2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock
Product
2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles
Hazard
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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 Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
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- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- SEATS
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 686,588
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26TB06 / 26TA06
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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