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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Passenger Cars

2021-2024 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid Recalled for Seat Back Defect

Agency Publication Date: March 5, 2026
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Summary

Toyota is recalling approximately 550,007 of its 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because the second-row seat backs may fail to lock into place when being adjusted. If the seat back does not lock securely, it may not properly restrain a passenger during a crash. To fix this issue, Toyota dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies at no cost to owners.

Risk

The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during adjustment, which prevents the seat from properly restraining an occupant during a collision and increases the risk of injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's make, model, and year to see if it is a 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander or Highlander Hybrid.
  2. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the second-row seat back recliner return springs replaced.
  3. If you have already received an interim notification letter (mailed around April 27, 2026), follow the instructions provided or contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 using recall numbers 26TB06 or 26TA06.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair
How to: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander
Part / Model:
Highlander

Recall numbers 26TB06 and 26TA06

Product: 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Part / Model:
Highlander Hybrid

Recall numbers 26TB06 and 26TA06

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V128000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Sold By: Toyota dealers
Units Affected: 550,007 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 26TB06 / 26TA06
Agency Last Updated: April 29, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response