The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V256000·Announced 2026-04-22

Toyota RAV4 front seat brackets may be welded improperly

Toyota is recalling certain 2025 RAV4 vehicles because the front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly, which can prevent the seat from restraining an occupant in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A seat mounting weld that can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash is a structural vehicle defect affecting occupant protection, meeting the Severe criterion.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2025 RAV4 vehicles. The campaign covers four vehicles.

The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly. Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 7 June 2026.

Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, quoting recall numbers 26TB09 and 26TA09.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA RAV4
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RAV4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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