2021-2025 Toyota Highlander Recalled Over Seat Back Issue
The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Toyota is recalling select 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander and 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid models over seat backs that may not lock in place.
The defect: the second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
The hazards: a seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Components: seats mid/rear assembly recliner
Affected vehicles: 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander and 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Number of vehicles affected: 686,588
The fix: dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall.
Source: Toyota’s filing with NHTSA
Owners should: look for the recall letter Toyota mailed on September 9, 2026, or check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Contacts:
- Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331
- Toyota recall numbers: 26TB06 and 26TA06
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V128000
- NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
- Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls
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