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Toyota Highlander third-row center belt anchor misaligned

NHTSA campaign 25V872000 · Reported 2025-12-17 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

high How serious is it? About this label

Serious for that one seat — the notice does not say to stop driving, but a belt that does not restrain the occupant raises the risk of injury in a crash, so avoid using the third-row center seat until it is fixed.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid models, the anchor that holds the third-row center seat belt to the roof may have been bolted on at the wrong angle. Because it sits crooked, that belt may not hold the person in the middle of the back row properly if the vehicle is hit. Dealers will take the anchor off and reinstall it correctly with a new bolt, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Highlander is affected (Toyota's number is 25TA16).
2. Schedule the repair with your Toyota dealer, or call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331; letters were mailed January 27, 2026.
3. Have the anchor reinstalled with a new bolt — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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.