2022-2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid recall: Seat Back May Unlatch During Crash
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured in the event of a crash.
- The risk
A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
228,367 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid.
- Compared with
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 28 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
165 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 20, 2026 2022-2024 Lexus NX, 2022-2024 Lexus NX Hybrid, 2022-2024 Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
- Oct. 14, 2026 2024-2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid recall: Fuel Tubes May Disconnect and Leak
- Oct. 7, 2026 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid recall: Motor Generator ECU Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
- Sept. 17, 2026 2026 Lexus RX, 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2026 Lexus TX and 3 more models recall: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle
- Sept. 2, 2026 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2026 Toyota 4RUNNER I-Force MAX Hybrid, 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 3 more models recall: Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ECU) software. For vehicles equipped with the "Mobility as a Service" (MaaS) package, dealers will replace the two second-row seat backs. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB24 and 26TA24.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2022-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V690000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 228,367 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TB24/26TA24 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record