Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seats may fail to lock

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March 13, 2026
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Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seats may fail to lock properly.

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If you own a Highlander SUV, defective seats increase your risk of injury in accidents.

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Toyota is recalling 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs due to a parts defect that prevents seats from locking properly. The defect increases the risk of injury to passengers, according to a safety notice issued by the automaker.

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Toyota issued a safety notice and is conducting the recall to fix the defect.

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