United States2021–2025 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles are affected; 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; dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies free of charge, owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026, and owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 (recall numbers 26TB06/26TA06, NHTSA campaign 26V128000).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V128000; Manufacturer campaign 26TB06 / 26TA06
The hazard
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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