NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA #26V128000Reported March 5, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 686,588 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA #25V872000Reported December 17, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 39 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
NHTSA #25V744000Reported October 30, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 1,024,407 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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