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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 550,007 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 5, 2026 under campaign number 26V128000.
The 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.
The Risk
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
- 2021–2024 Toyota Highlander
- 2021–2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V128000
A recall repair is free — but if your Toyota has been in the shop repeatedly, or the fix has not held, you may have a lemon law claim worth far more than the repair. See our Toyota problems and recalls hub or Check if you qualify →.
