2021.0 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Seats And Restraints

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling approximately 52,750 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles from 2021-2025 because the second-row seatback recliners may not lock properly and could move forward during a crash. This defect increases the risk of injury to passengers sitting in those seats. Toyota will mail owners instructions to bring their vehicles to a dealership for repairs to the seatback recliner assemblies.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA

Product

Vehicles: 2021.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2021.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2022.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2022.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2023.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2023.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2024.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2024.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2025.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2025.0 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. System: Seats And Restraints. Units affected: 52,750

Reason

Issue: On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall No. 2026-101. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

Canada

Agency

TC

Recall date

2026-09-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/844509aa-8f44-4cb3-8b87-c111ee6e70f9