Vehicle recall 26V128000 · March 5, 2026
Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
- Consequence
- A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 2026
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26TB06 / 26TA06
- Owner notification
- September 4, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 686,588
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
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