NHTSA recall 26V-128: Seats

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported March 5, 2026 · 4 affected model years

Seats recall

26V-128
March 5, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V128000
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report dateMarch 5, 2026
ComponentSeats:MID/Rear Assembly:Recliner
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

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