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Model year 2025 · Toyota

2025 Toyota Highlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Highlander. The most recent was reported on March 5, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Highlander, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V128000March 5, 2026Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Recliner
25V872000December 17, 2025Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage
25V744000October 30, 2025Back Over Prevention › Display Function
25V595000September 11, 2025Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V128000Manufacturer no. 26TB06 / 26TA06

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Recliner

Report received by NHTSA
March 5, 2026
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
686,588 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Toyota Highlander
Not reported – June 27, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

Safety risk

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V128000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V872000Manufacturer no. 25TA16

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage

Report received by NHTSA
December 17, 2025
Owner notification
January 20, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Toyota Highlander
September 10, 2024 – February 6, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

Safety risk

A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V872000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V744000Manufacturer no. 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
October 30, 2025
Owner notification
December 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,024,407 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Toyota Highlander
October 7, 2022 – October 7, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V744000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V595000Manufacturer no. See Part 573 Report

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2025
Owner notification
December 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
591,377 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Toyota Highlander
Not reported – November 13, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Safety risk

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V595000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 5, 2026.