Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Highlander. Published by Transport Canada as 2026427 on 9 September 2026. System: Seats And Restraints. 52,750 vehicles affected in Canada.
What the notice says 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.
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| Recall number | 2026427 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Manufacturer recall number | SRC RL9 |
| Category | SUV |
| System | Seats And Restraints |
| Notice type | Safety Mfr |
| Published | 9 September 2026 |
| Last updated by Transport Canada | 10 September 2026 |
| Model years | 2021-2025 |
| Vehicles named | Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Highlander |
What the notice says today
The 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.
The safety risk
A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What will be done
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 to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
Note
This recall replaces Transport Canada recall No. 2026-101.
Version française (Transport Canada)
Problème : Sur certains véhicules, les mécanismes d'inclinaison des dossiers des sièges de la deuxième rangée pourraient ne pas avoir été fabriqués correctement. Par conséquent, le ou les dossiers pourraient ne pas se verrouiller en position et bouger lors d'un accident. Remarque : Ce rappel remplace le rappel numéro 2026-101 de Transports Canada. Risques pour la sécurité : Un dossier de siège qui bouge pourrait augmenter les risques de blessures en cas d'accident. Mesures correctives : Pour réduire les risques pour la sécurité, Toyota recommande de ne pas utiliser les sièges de la deuxième rangée pour transporter des passagers jusqu'à ce que les réparations dans le cadre du présent rappel aient été effectuées. Toyota doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur demander d'amener leur véhicule chez un concessionnaire pour faire remplacer le ressort dans les mécanismes d'inclinaison des dossiers des sièges de la deuxième rangée.
What it said before
As read on 8 October 2026
comment: 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 to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
units: 52750
models: Toyota Highlander, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
As read on 30 September 2026
comment: 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 to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
units: 52
models: Toyota Highlander, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
As read on 29 September 2026
comment: 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 to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
units: 52
models: Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Highlander
As read on 23 September 2026
comment: 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 to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
units: 52
models: Toyota Highlander, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
As read on 22 September 2026
comment: 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 to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
units: 52
models: Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Highlander
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