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.