NHTSASEATS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Improperly Welded Seat Brackets
Published: April 22, 2026Recall ID: 26V256000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Affected Products
Improperly Welded Seat Brackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Welded Seat Brackets |
| Nhtsa id | 26V256000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V256000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Defect 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26TB09 / 26TA09 |
| Potentially affected | 4 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |