NHTSA recall 25V-872: Seat Belts

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported December 17, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

25V-872
December 17, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V872000
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report dateDecember 17, 2025
ComponentSeat Belts:Rear/Other:Anchorage
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2025 Toyota Highlander4 recalls total2024 Toyota Highlander7 recalls total

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