2024–2025 Toyota Highlander, 2024–2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recall: Third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an…
NHTSA campaign 25V872000 · Seat Belts · filed Dec 17, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Highlander | 2024, 2025 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2024, 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V872000 (manufacturer number 25TA16). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.