TOYOTA 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Brand
TOYOTA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER vehicles due to seats issues. If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026