Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna minivans due to seat back issue

Toyota said last Thursday it is conducting a "noncompliance safety recall" involving approximately 168,000 Sienna minivans in North America, Asia, and other regions and countries.

The vehicles are being recalled because the bolts connecting the split 60/40 third-row seat backs to the recliner assemblies may not have been tightened to specification, causing the subject vehicles to not meet certain safety standards, the automaker said in a news release.

"A seat back in this condition may not perform as intended, leading to an increased risk of injury to a seated occupant," Toyota said.

The recall affects certain 2021-25 model year Sienna vehicles.

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Toyota said it will notify customers by mid-April 2025, and that dealers will tighten these bolts to proper specification free of charge.

For additional questions, customers can contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA05.

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