Mid/rear assembly: reclinerRecall 26V-128 · Toyota vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 26V-128 covers 686,588 Toyota vehicles for a mid/rear assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 3% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
The risk
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.