2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls and problems
3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
Seats: mid/rear assembly, recliner
NHTSA campaign 26V128000 · reported March 5, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 686,588 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage
NHTSA campaign 25V872000 · reported December 17, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 39 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Back over prevention: display function
NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported October 30, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,024,407 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Does the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the most recent reported on March 5, 2026 (Seats: mid/rear assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.