Toyota Recalls 228,367 Sienna Hybrids Because Second-Row Seatbacks May Fail in a Crash

Toyota is recalling 228,367 Sienna Hybrid vehicles in the United States because the second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured in the event of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall covers 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicles, and a seatback that does not stay secured may fail to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Toyota's recall numbers are 26TB24 and 26TA24, and owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. The Sienna recall was the largest filing in a busy NHTSA week that also included Ford, Chrysler, BMW, and GM campaigns totaling tens of thousands more vehicles.

For Sienna owners, the practical step is simple: check the VIN in NHTSA's recall database now rather than waiting for the December letter, and schedule the remedy as soon as it is available. A seatback defect is not a cosmetic issue — it is the structure that is supposed to hold occupants in place in the crash it is designed for.