Toyota recalls 2024-2025 Highlander models with potentially misaligned third row seat belt roof anchors that could increase crash injury risk. Owners must have seat belts reinstalled by dealers at no cost.
A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Toyota is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander vehicles because the third row seat belt roof anchor might be installed at the wrong angle. This could prevent the seat belt from properly restraining occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
The third row seat belt roof anchor may be installed at an incorrect angle. This could prevent the seat belt from properly restraining occupants during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles are affected. Third row passengers are most at risk due to potential improper seat belt restraint.
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between 2024 and 2025. The recall covers Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid models.
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a seat belt repair.
Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt at no cost to fix the issue.
Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
The third row seat belt roof anchor may be installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining occupants during a crash.
Your vehicle is affected if it was manufactured between 2024 and 2025 and is a Toyota Highlander or Highlander Hybrid model.
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free seat belt anchor repair at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V872000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 25V872000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16. 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.
