NHTSASEAT BELTS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat ...
Published: December 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V872000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor |
| Nhtsa id | 25V872000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V872000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 44.74 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25TA16 |
| Potentially affected | 39 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Risk LevelSEAT BELTS