Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing: Improperly Welded Seat Brackets (seats)
Toyota is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles because the front seat brackets may be improperly welded, which could prevent the seat from properly restraining occupants during a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair the welds at no charge. Owners will receive notification letters starting June 7, 2026, and can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions.
- Recalling firm
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Product
- Component: SEATS. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
- Reason
- Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-04-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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