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Toyota Motor Corporation: Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Recliner (2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-03-05

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Company / brand
Toyota Motor Corporation
Product
2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER; 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER; 2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER; 2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2024 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER; 2024 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2025 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER; 2025 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Reason / hazard
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 686588
Defect
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.
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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