Toyota () Highlander: 2nd Seat Spring Replacement On Highlander
Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 17,338 Highlanders with second-row reclining seats because the seatback may not lock properly in certain positions due to a supplier design change. If the seatback becomes unlocked during a crash, it could increase the risk of injury. Toyota will replace the return springs in the recliner assembly with improved versions.
- Recalling firm
- TOYOTA (GB) PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: TOYOTA () HIGHLANDER. Units affected: 17,338
- Reason
- For certain vehicles equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seatbacks allow for seatback angle adjustment and locking due to a design change made by the supplier the recliner teeth may not fully engage during seatback adjustment. This could lead to the seatback not remaining in a locked position increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash at higher speeds. Remedy: Replace the return springs in the recliner assembly with improved ones.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-04-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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