NHTSA 26V256000 United States
Toyota RAV4 recall: Seats:critical Fasteners
Official safety recall 26V256000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign26V256000
ComponentSeats:critical Fasteners
Report date2026-04-22
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 2025 | United States |
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The official remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.