NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Toyota RAV4 recall: Improperly Welded Seat Brackets
- Recall number
- 26V256000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicles › Seats
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 4
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seats
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | RAV4 | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
26TB09 / 26TA09
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V256000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.