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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER; HIGHLANDER HYBRID — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-09-09

TOYOTA second-row seatback recliners not manufactured properly, may not lock

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-09-09
Manufacturer	TOYOTA
Models affected	HIGHLANDER; HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Model year	2021; 2022; 2023; 2024; 2025
Units affected	52,750.00
Defect	Issue: On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall No. 2026-101. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a…
Component	Seats And Restraints
Recall type	SUV
Recall number	2026427
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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