Official recall notice
NHTSAN/ANotable
Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock
- Recall date
- 2026-03-05
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 550,007
- Vehicle
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Why it was recalled
Hazard
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Product description
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.