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Toyota Recalls 550,000 U.S. Highlander SUVs Over Second-Row Seatback Lock Defect

Free dealer repairs will follow owner notifications beginning in April.

Overview

  • The recall covers 2021–2024 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid models, totaling about 550,007 vehicles.
  • The defect involves second-row seat backs that may fail to lock during adjustment, raising the risk of improper restraint in a high‑speed crash.
  • Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat‑back recliner assemblies at no cost to owners.
  • NHTSA posted the recall on March 5 under numbers 26TB06 and 26TA06.
  • Owners can confirm eligibility via NHTSA’s recall lookup or by contacting Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and they may reach out to dealers for scheduling.