NHTSA recall, Apr 22, 2026

Toyota RAV4

The front seat brackets may be welded improperly, which can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2025 RAV4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly, which can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide.

The issue was identified by the agency as improperly welded seat brackets. Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.

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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 inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026.

What you get Free repair

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

Full text from NHTSA

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.