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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock (26V128000)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock (26V128000). Its units affected of 686,588 is top-decile (99th percentile of 871 records). Dated 244 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 40/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 686,588 · 99th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 1288.2x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Subject | Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock |
| NHTSA ID | 26V128000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TB06 / 26TA06 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 686588 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. |
| Consequence | A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06. |
| units affected percentile | 99th of 871 (median 533, 1288.2x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-05
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing's units affected: 99th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
40 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 686,588 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing?
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 26V128000: Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock, 686,588 units.
How does Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 686,588 is 1288.2x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 244 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 686,588 | 99th | 2026-03-05 |
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 462,869 | 98th | 2026-07-02 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 387,911 | 97th | 2026-07-14 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 179,698 | 94th | 2026-04-28 |
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