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Recall 26V128000: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, seats:mid/rear assembly:recliner
Reported 2026-03-05 · vehicle recall · 686,588 units
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.
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 Toyotaâs customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2021 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2022 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2023 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2024 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 2025 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2021 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2022 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2023 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2024 |
| TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2025 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TB06 / 26TA06 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-09-04 |
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