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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 4 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 22, 2026 under campaign number 26V256000.
The Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
The Risk
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Affected Vehicles
- 2025 Toyota RAV4
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V256000
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 →.
