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Toyota RAV4 Front Seat Brackets Welded Improperly
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Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from properly restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V256000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Seats:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some 2025 RAV4s have front seat brackets on the seat rails that may not be welded correctly.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer, or call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
3. The seat bracket welds will be inspected and repaired as needed, free of charge.
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 26V256000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
- Safety risk
- Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.