Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid recall 26V128000 - Recliner

NHTSA · March 5, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V128000 (Toyota), reported March 5, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 686,588.
• Component: Recliner.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 5, 2026

Recalling firm

Toyota Motor Corporation

Source ID

26V128000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 325 recall campaigns from Toyota Motor Corporation since 2010, 25 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 686,588 vehicles, it is larger than 99% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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