NHTSA Recall 26V256000: Critical fasteners (seats)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2025 Toyota RAV4.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V256000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TB09 / 26TA09 |
| Component | SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | April 22, 2026 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V256000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 2025 |
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.