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Toyota Highlander Third-Row Seat Belt Anchor Defect
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A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V872000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may have the third-row center seat belt's roof anchor installed at an incorrect angle. This can prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
What you should do
2. Contact your Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
3. Reinstalling the seat belt anchor with a new bolt is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V872000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
The bigger picture
- Toyota Seat Belt Recalls Involving Mounts, Retractors, and Rear Belts · all 6 Toyota recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
- Safety risk
- A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.