Toyota recall — Recliner
NHTSA · March 5, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V128000 (Toyota), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 550,007.
- Component: Recliner.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Source ID
- 26V128000
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August 27, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyotaâs customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Highlander | 2021 |
| Toyota | Highlander | 2022 |
| Toyota | Highlander | 2023 |
| Toyota | Highlander | 2024 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2021 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2022 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2023 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2024 |
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