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Toyota Highlander second-row seat back may not lock
high How serious is it? About this label
A seat back that isn't locked may not properly hold an occupant in place during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V128000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner |
| Vehicles covered | 8 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
This recall covers certain Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position when the seat back is being adjusted.
What you should do
2. Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule the repair.
3. The repair (replacing the return springs in the seat back recliners) 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 26V128000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (8)
Who to contact
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
The bigger picture
- Toyota Seat Recalls Involving Loose Bolts, Welds, and Seatback Locks · all 6 Toyota recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.