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TOYOTA (GB) PLC HIGHLANDER — recall
Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-04-20
TOYOTA (GB) PLC HIGHLANDER was recalled in United Kingdom on 2026-04-20. For certain vehicles equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seatbacks allow for seatback angle adjustment and locking due to a design change made by the supplier the recliner teeth may not fully engage during seatback adjus…
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-04-20 |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA (GB) PLC |
| Models affected | HIGHLANDER |
| Units affected | 17338 |
| Defect | For certain vehicles equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seatbacks allow for seatback angle adjustment and locking due to a design change made by the supplier the recliner teeth may not fully engage during seatback adjustment. This could lead to the seatback not remaining in a locked position increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash at higher speeds. |
| Remedy | Replace the return springs in the recliner assembly with improved ones. |
| Recall number | R/2026/097 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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