Recall 26V256000: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, seats:critical fasteners
Reported 2026-04-22 · vehicle recall · 4 units
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Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Risk
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | RAV4 | 2025 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TB09 / 26TA09 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-06-19 |
Original record: NHTSA · JSON: /api/recall/26V256000.json · all recent recalls
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