2021.0 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - Seats And Restraints

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling approximately 239,382 2021-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because the second-row seatback recliners may not lock properly and could shift position during a crash, increasing injury risk. Toyota will mail owners instructions to have dealerships replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies. This recall affects vehicles sold across Canada.

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. System: Seats And Restraints. Units affected: 39,897

Reason

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-427. 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. 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

2026-03-05

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c1172307-351c-4d63-ab4b-5df37d8706b5