US EditionToyota Recalls 550,000 Vehicles in US over Seat-Back Defect, NHTSA Says
The recall targets 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid models due to a second-row seat defect that may increase injury risk in crashes, Toyota said.
- In a March 5 company notice, Toyota said it issued a U.S. recall for certain 2021–2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid models, due to seat-back recliner issues.
- According to Toyota's notice, the defect involves return springs in second-row seat-back recliner assemblies that may not fully lock, and a seat back that is not secured may increase injury risk in crashes.
- Owners can check eligibility by entering their VIN at Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls; recall reference numbers are 26TB06 and 26TA06, and questions can be directed to Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- Toyota is developing a fix and said Toyota dealers will replace the return springs in recliner assemblies free of charge, with owner notification letters around April 20, 2026 and owners notified in early May 2026 before repairs start shortly.
- In industry context, Toyota estimates the recall affects 550,007 vehicles, with Ford recalling more than 600,000, highlighting the scale of safety campaigns.
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Toyota Motor Corp is recalling 550,007 vehicles in the U.S. as a faulty seat-back mechanism may fail to lock, increasing the risk of injury, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.
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Toyota recalls more than 550,000 SUVs over seat back defect
Toyota is recalling over 550,000 Toyota Highlander and Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVs because second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position. (AP photo)
Toyota recalls 550,000 vehicles over seat defect
Toyota is recalling 550,007 vehicles because of a seat-back locking issue, federal regulators said.The recall affects 420,771 Highlander and 129,236 Highlander Hybrid vehicles, all from model years 2021 through 2024, according to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The notice said "second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment."TOYOTA RECALLS 141K VEHICLES OVER DOORS THAT COUL…
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