Toyota Recalls Certain 2021-2025MY Toyota Sienna Minivans
February 13, 2025
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 model year Toyota Sienna minivans due to a potential issue with the rear seat latch mechanism. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the rear seat latch mechanism may not properly engage, which could allow the seat to move or fold forward unexpectedly.
Affected Vehicles
The recall affects approximately 210,000 Toyota Sienna minivans in the United States. The affected vehicles were manufactured between February 2021 and January 2023.
Potential Hazard
If the rear seat latch mechanism fails to properly engage, the seat could move or fold forward unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to passengers in the second row.
What Toyota is Doing
Toyota has notified owners of the affected vehicles and instructed them to schedule an appointment with their local Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Dealers will inspect the rear seat latch mechanism and replace it if necessary. The repairs will be performed free of charge.
Timeline for Repairs
Toyota expects to begin mailing recall notices to owners in late February 2025. Dealers will begin performing repairs in early March 2025.
NHTSA Recall Number
The NHTSA recall number for this issue is 25V076000.
What Owners Should Do
If you own an affected Toyota Sienna minivan, please contact your local Toyota dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for repairs. You can also check if your vehicle is affected by visiting the NHTSA’s website at www.nhtsa.gov and entering your vehicle’s VIN number.
Additional Information
Toyota has apologized for any inconvenience this recall may cause. The company is committed to the safety of its customers and is working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. For more information, owners can contact Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Recalls Certain 2021-2025MY Toyota Sienna Minivans
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