NHTSA recall, Mar 5, 2026

Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid (2021-2024)

The second-row seat backs may fail to lock, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because the second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 550,007 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2026.

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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge.
You may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Look for the owner letter. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 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.