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Toyota Sienna Minivans Recalled to Fix Second-Row Seats

Seven-passenger minivans are affected. Toyota says the problem can be addressed through a software update.
2026 Toyota Sienna XSE driving in a city
A Toyota Sienna minivan.
Photo: Toyota

Toyota is recalling over 228,000 Sienna minivans from the 2022 through 2026 model years because their second-row seatbacks could unlock during a crash. Only minivans with seven-passenger seating configurations are included in the recall.

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The problem has to do with the seat belt pretensioner, an important safety device that uses a controlled explosive charge to tighten the belt at the onset of a crash to prevent injury. On these recalled minivans, the deployment of the seat belt pretensioners could interact with specific crash forces to disengage the seat recline mechanism, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

To fix the problem, Toyota dealerships will install a software update that changes how the seat belt pretensioner deploys. Owners of some wheelchair vans will have a new recliner mechanism installed. Both fixes are free of charge.

The problem was discovered during internal testing, and Toyota told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it’s not aware of any warranty claims or field reports related to this problem.

Toyota Sienna Recall Details

Vehicles recalled: Seven–passenger Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured between Sept. 16, 2021, and July 20, 2026.

The problem: The second-row seatbacks could unlock during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Toyota dealerships will perform a software update to prevent the seat belt pretensioners from unlocking the seat recline mechanism, free of charge.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Toyota’s customer service at 800-331-4331. 

NHTSA campaign number: 26V690. Toyota’s own numbers for this recall are 26TB24 and 26TA24.

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Keith Barry, Consumer Reports Senior Autos Reporter.

Keith Barry

Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on BlueSky @itskeithbarry.bsky.social.

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