Medium DVSA Vehicles
Toyota — 2nd seat spring replacement on highlander
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⚠ What You Should Do
Replace the return springs in the recliner assembly with improved ones.
Recall Details
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.
Vehicles affected: 16344
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2026/097
Make: TOYOTA (GB) PLC | Model: HIGHLANDER
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2026/097.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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.