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Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-04-20

Toyota Highlander second row seat recliners may be faulty

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-20
Manufacturer	TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Models affected	HIGHLANDER
Units affected	17338
Defect	For certain vehicles equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seatbacks allow for seatback angle adjustment and locking due to a design change made by the supplier the recliner teeth may not fully engage during seatback adjustment. This could lead to the seatback not remaining in a locked position increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash at higher speeds.
Remedy	Replace the return springs in the recliner assembly with improved ones.
Recall number	R/2026/097
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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