The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
The risk
Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-256 (26V256000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 26TB09 / 26TA09 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Seats › Critical fasteners |
| Report date | April 22, 2026 |
| Owners notified | June 19, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 4 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-256 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.