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2025 Toyota RAV4 Seat Bracket Recall

2025 TOYOTA RAV4: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Updated April 22, 2026

Certain 2025 Toyota RAV4 vehicles have improperly welded front seat brackets that may not hold occupants safely during a crash, increasing injury risk. Toyota will inspect and repair the welds for free.

Is the Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on April 22, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

2025 Toyota RAV4 vehicles with potentially improperly welded front seat bracket welds on the seat rails.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own a 2025 Toyota RAV4. Check your vehicle year and model against your title or registration.

What to do right now

Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to confirm if your vehicle is affected. Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed starting June 7, 2026. Reference recall numbers 26TB09 or 26TA09.

Contact: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

The hazard

Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V256000
Recalled
April 22, 2026
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