NHTSA Recall 14V148000: Seats
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 46,757 vehicles. It affects 2013 Toyota Highlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V148000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | March 27, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 21, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V148000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.