NHTSA recall 26V256000 · Apr 22, 2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Improperly Welded Seat Brackets
Product
2025 RAV 4 vehicles
Hazard
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
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- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
- Component
- SEATS
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 4
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26TB09 / 26TA09
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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