NHTSA Campaign 26V256000

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Apr 22, 2026 · 4 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TOYOTA RAV4 2025 4

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V256000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.