Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner
NHTSA campaign 26V128000 · announced March 5, 2026 · filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 550,007 units affected
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
The risk
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August 27, 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2021 Toyota Highlander
- 2022 Toyota Highlander
- 2023 Toyota Highlander
- 2024 Toyota Highlander
- 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.