# NHTSA recall 26V128000

> **Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing** · 2024 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER · component: **SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER**

## Summary

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.

## Consequence

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

## Remedy

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. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V128000
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- **Make:** TOYOTA
- **Model:** HIGHLANDER
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- **Report received:** 2026-03-05

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V128000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V128000 (Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, 2024 TOYOTA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V128000. Licensed CC0.

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