2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2021 Toyota Highlander | 2024 Toyota Highlander | 2023 Toyota Highlander | 2022 Toyota Highlander — Seats: mid/rear assembly: recliner
Published March 5, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 5, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V128000, published March 5, 2026. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2021 Toyota Highlander | 2024 Toyota Highlander | 2023 Toyota Highlander | 2022 Toyota Highlander — Seats: mid/rear assembly: recliner.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
What to do
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August 27, 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2024 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2024 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2021 Toyota Highlander | 2024 Toyota Highlander | 2023 Toyota Highlander | 2022 Toyota Highlander — Seats: mid/rear assembly: recliner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V128000 on March 5, 2026. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August 27, 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: HIGHLANDER HYBRID.