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2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Recall: Unsecured Seat Backs
Toyota recalls certain Sienna Hybrids because second-row seat backs may not stay secured in a crash, increasing injury risk. Free dealer repair available.
A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Toyota is recalling certain 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid vehicles because the second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured during a crash. This defect increases the risk of injury to occupants. Dealers will fix the issue by updating software or replacing parts for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1770422-toyota-sienna-hybrid-2025-recall-seats.
“2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Recall: Unsecured Seat Backs.” GovInfoNow, updated October 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1770422-toyota-sienna-hybrid-2025-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall #26V690000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V690000).
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid vehicles due to unsecured second-row seat backs, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on Oct. 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Toyota Sienna Hybrid, 2022-2026
What to do
Dealers will update the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software. For vehicles equipped with the "Mobility as a Service" (MaaS) package, dealers will replace the two second-row seat backs. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
The hazard
A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 214 other recalls on record since Jan. 6, 2011. Other recent recalls include the 2024-2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid Fuel Leak Recall (Oct. 14, 2026), the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Recall: Powertrain Shutdown Risk (Oct. 7, 2026), and the Toyota Lexus RX 2026 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Knuckle Failure (Sept. 17, 2026). NHTSA has received 267 owner complaints for the 2025 Sienna Hybrid, including one death, as of Sept. 23, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a Toyota Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicle manufactured between 2022 and 2026. The recall applies to vehicles with specific numbers 26TB24 and 26TA24. You may receive an owner notification letter expected to be mailed on December 7, 2026.
Brand
Toyota
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact a Dealer
Take your vehicle to a dealer for a free repair involving software updates or part replacements.
Call Customer Service
If you have questions, contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software. For vehicles equipped with the "Mobility as a Service" (MaaS) package, dealers will replace the two second-row seat backs. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB24 and 26TA24.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 7 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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