United StatesCertain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles are affected; the front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly. The improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026, and owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall numbers 26TB09 and 26TA09).
What's being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V256000; Manufacturer campaign 26TB09 / 26TA09
The hazard
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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