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Vehicle recall 14V148000 · March 27, 2014

2013 Toyota Highlander

In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
14V148000
Reported to NHTSA
March 27, 2014
Filed by
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Owner notification
May 21, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected
46,757
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats
Recall 14V148000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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