Toyota recalls 2021–2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid over second-row seat backs that may not lock
The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into place when adjusted, so they might not properly restrain a passenger in a crash and could raise the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies for free. Owners can call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and mention recall numbers 26TB06 and 26TA06.
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Recall details
- Product
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Highlander 2021–2025
- Company
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Hazard
- A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 686,588 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 4, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V128000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26TB06 / 26TA06
- Model years: 2021–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- 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.
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