2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Recalled Over Seat Belt Issue
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.
Toyota is recalling select 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander models over a seat belt issue.
The defect: 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.
The hazards: a seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Components: seat belts rear/other anchorage
Affected vehicles: 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander
Number of vehicles affected: 39
The fix: dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge.
Source: Toyota’s filing with NHTSA
Owners should: look for the recall letter Toyota mailed on January 27, 2026, or check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Toyota’s number for this recall is 25TA16.
Contacts:
- Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331
- Toyota recall number: 25TA16
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V872000
- NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
- Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls
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