Toyota recalls 2021-2025 Highlander vehicles with second-row seats that may fail to lock during adjustment, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat back springs replaced free by dealers.
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Toyota is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander vehicles because the second-row seat backs might not lock properly during adjustments, which could increase injury risk in a crash. Owners should contact Toyota for free seat back spring replacements.
The seat back springs may not lock into position during adjustments, meaning the seat could move unexpectedly during a crash. This could allow occupants to be ejected or injured more severely than normal.
Owners of 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk if the seat backs fail to lock.
Check if your vehicle has a 2021-2025 model year Highlander or Highlander Hybrid. The recall number is 26TB06 or 26TA06 for affected vehicles.
Call 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free seat back spring replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies at no cost.
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 second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during adjustments, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander or Highlander Hybrid with recall numbers 26TB06 or 26TA06.
The recall is phased, but owners can contact Toyota customer service to schedule the repair at any time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V128000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 26V128000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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