# Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor (25V872000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor |
| NHTSA ID | 25V872000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 25TA16 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 39 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. |
| Consequence | A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 39 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V872000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.