2025 Toyota RAV4 Seat Bracket Recall
2025 TOYOTA RAV4: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Updated April 22, 2026
Certain 2025 Toyota RAV4 vehicles have front seat brackets that may be welded improperly, preventing the seat from restraining occupants safely during a crash. Dealers will 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 front seat bracket welds that may be defective. Toyota recall numbers 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2025 Toyota RAV4. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) or contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 to confirm if your specific vehicle is included.
What to do right now
Contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free inspection and repair of your seat bracket welds. Owner notification letters will be mailed June 7, 2026. Do not delay this repair, as improper welds can affect seat safety in a crash.
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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