TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID recall: Seat backs may not stay secured

The Toyota Sienna Hybrid campaign addresses seat-back security during a crash. Owners should note that the specified repair work differs depending on vehicle equipment.

What the official recall record says

TOYOTA: SIENNA HYBRID

The affected seat backs may fail to remain secured during a crash. An unsecured seat back may not properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. The specified remedy is a software update to the electronic control unit for the supplemental restraint system. For vehicles equipped with the Mobility as a Service package, the remedy also includes replacing the affected seat backs. The work is to be performed at no charge; the record does not specify whether repairs are currently available.

Owner information from the official record

• Repair and availability: 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.
• Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.
• Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
• Manufacturer recall reference: 26TB24/26TA24

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V690000
• Vehicles listed: TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022)
• Potentially affected: 228,367
• Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
• Report received: October 20, 2026
• Owner notification: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.
• Defect: 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.
• Safety consequence: A seat back that is not secured may fail to properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
• Remedy: 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.

What owners should do next

Owners can check recall status and contact Toyota or an authorized dealer about the repair applicable to their vehicle’s equipment.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.