TOYOTA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-12-17

Toyota Highlander/Highlander Hybrid vehicles: third row issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-17
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Models affected	HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model year	2024-2025, 2024-2025
Units affected	39
Defect	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. 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._x000D_ A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Component	SEAT BELTS
Remedy	Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 31, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
Recall number	25V872000
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	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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