Recall 18V123 affects 8,769 2017 Toyota Tundra trucks for loose rear seat leg bracket bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 8,769 2017 Tundra pickups because a rear split bench seat leg bracket was not properly tightened to the floor pan. If that seat moves in a crash, an occupant has an increased risk of injury, and Toyota dealers will inspect and tighten the bracket free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The left-side rear split bench seat in the 2017 Toyota Tundra is fastened to the truck's floor pan with a seat leg bracket and bolts with washers. That bracket helps hold the rear seat in place, and it also supports the position of the seat belt and child restraint anchor points during a crash.
On affected Tundras, a damaged nut runner, the tool used to tighten the bolts, did not tighten the seat leg bracket bolts to Toyota's design range. If those bolts are too loose, the bracket is not fully clamped to the floor pan. In a crash, the rear seat can move instead of staying fixed to the body structure.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look and feel normal in daily driving, so the VIN decides whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Toyota Tundra | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Tundra | seat belt |
| Units affected | 8,769 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the rear split bench seat moves during a crash, the occupant has a higher risk of injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and use another seating position for passengers when one is available. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free rear-seat bracket-bolt repair that secures the split bench seat to the floor pan.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V123 when you call.
- Limit rear split bench seat use until the dealer confirms the bracket bolts are tight.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician checks the rear split bench seat leg bracket bolts and tightens the five seat leg bracket bolts where needed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Toyota. Toyota has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related seat bracket repair before the recall notice, bring the repair paperwork and payment records to the service desk so Toyota can review the documented expense under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 20, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| February 20, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 12, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 12, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 19, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V123?
Recall 18V123 covers 8,769 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles with a rear split bench seat leg bracket that was not properly tightened to the floor pan. If the seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
What should I do if my 2017 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 18V123. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the seat leg bracket bolt inspection and tightening. Reference Toyota recall number J0I when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Toyota dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V123?
The safety risk is rear-seat movement during a crash. Toyota reported that an improperly tightened rear split bench seat leg bracket can allow the seat to move, increasing the risk of injury for the person sitting there.
What if I bought my 2017 Toyota Tundra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall 18V123 and Toyota recall number J0I to schedule the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V123000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-888-270-9371 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V123 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V123000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →