TOYOTA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-05

Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, second-row seat belt issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-05
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Models affected	HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model year	2021-2024, 2021-2024
Units affected	550007
Defect	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._x000D_ A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	SEATS
Remedy	Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyotaâs customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Recall number	26V128000
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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