Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing 2025 TOYOTA RAV4

NHTSA recall 26V256000 · component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · reported 2026-04-22 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

Summary

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
26V256000
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make
TOYOTA
Model
RAV4
Model year
2025
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Reported
2026-04-22