Toyota recalls 550,007 Highlander vehicles for seat latch defect
Toyota recalls 550,007 Highlander vehicles for seat latch issue
Toyota recalls 550,007 Highlander vehicles for seat latch defect
Toyota recalls 550,007 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles (2021-2024) due to a second-row seatback latch defect that may increase crash injury risk. Free repairs available.
2026-03-12T04:05:17+03:00
2026-03-12T04:05:17+03:00
2026-03-12T04:05:17+03:00
Toyota has announced a major recall campaign in the U.S., affecting 550,007 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles from the 2021-2024 model years. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defect involves the second-row seatback latch mechanism. In some cases, the latch may fail to lock after adjustment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash or during sudden deceleration.The regulator clarifies that the issue lies in the recliner mechanism: return springs may malfunction, potentially allowing the seatback to shift. Toyota and NHTSA note that the defect may not affect all vehicles, but the risk is deemed significant enough to warrant a large-scale recall.Owners will be notified, and dealers will replace the springs in the second-row seatback latch assembly free of charge. The manufacturer emphasizes that the fix does not require replacing the entire seat and can be completed during a standard service visit.This campaign ranks among Toyota's largest recalls in the U.S. in recent years, reflecting heightened scrutiny of passenger vehicle safety. Against this backdrop, NHTSA is pushing for prompt action even on potential defects.
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2026
Michael Powers
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Toyota recalls 550,007 Highlander vehicles for seat latch issue
Toyota recalls 550,007 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles (2021-2024) due to a second-row seatback latch defect that may increase crash injury risk. Free repairs available.
Michael Powers, Editor
Toyota has announced a major recall campaign in the U.S., affecting 550,007 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles from the 2021-2024 model years. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defect involves the second-row seatback latch mechanism. In some cases, the latch may fail to lock after adjustment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash or during sudden deceleration.
The regulator clarifies that the issue lies in the recliner mechanism: return springs may malfunction, potentially allowing the seatback to shift. Toyota and NHTSA note that the defect may not affect all vehicles, but the risk is deemed significant enough to warrant a large-scale recall.
Owners will be notified, and dealers will replace the springs in the second-row seatback latch assembly free of charge. The manufacturer emphasizes that the fix does not require replacing the entire seat and can be completed during a standard service visit.
This campaign ranks among Toyota's largest recalls in the U.S. in recent years, reflecting heightened scrutiny of passenger vehicle safety. Against this backdrop, NHTSA is pushing for prompt action even on potential defects.
