OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
26V256000
Seats:critical Fasteners
Reported Apr 22, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Consequence
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Notes
Not supplied in the source record.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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