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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-03-05

TOYOTA HIGHLANDER was recalled in New Zealand on 2026-03-05. Rear Seat Spring: The subject vehicles are equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seat backs, allow for seat back angle adjustment, and lock the seat back in place once adjustment is complete. Due to a failure to consider t…

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CountryNew Zealand
CategoryAutomotive
Published2026-03-05
ManufacturerTOYOTA
Models affectedHIGHLANDER
Model yearModel years 2021-2023
DefectRear Seat Spring: The subject vehicles are equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seat backs, allow for seat back angle adjustment, and lock the seat back in place once adjustment is complete. Due to a failure to consider the force balance between the locking spring and the return spring during a design change made by the supplier, a combination of recliner return spring orientation and outer clearance between the recliner guide and ratchet may cause the recliner teeth to not fully engage during seat back adjustment. This could lead to the seat back not re…
ComponentHIGHLANDER 2021 - 2023
Recall typeSafety Recall
RemedyAs an owner of an involved vehicle, you will be contacted by registered letter requesting you to contact your nearest authorised Toyota Store to arrange a convenient time to have the repairs completed at no cost. Alternatively, contact Toyota's Customer Dialogue Centre to discuss.
Recall numberSSC2607
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