NHTSA Campaign 26V256000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
NHTSA campaign 26V256000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the seats:critical fasteners. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 26V256000 (1)
Toyota (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V256000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.