Improperly Welded Seat Brackets
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Which vehicles may be affected?
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Potentially affected: 4
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What NHTSA says
Component
SEATS
Consequence
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.
Is a fix available?
Call your dealership to schedule the repair. They can confirm whether the parts are in and order them if not.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V256000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V256000
Report date: April 22, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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