Recall 25V086 affects 167,802 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles for loose third-row seatback bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 167,802 2021-2025 Sienna Hybrid minivans because third-row seatback bolts were not tightened properly. An improperly tightened seatback can fail to adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Toyota dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The third-row seatback assembly in a 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid is the structure that supports the rear passenger's back, head restraint, and child restraint anchor points. Its recliner plate lets the seatback lock in position, while critical bolts hold the seatback panel and recliner hardware together under normal seating loads.
On affected Sienna Hybrid vehicles, certain third-row seatback bolts were not tightened to Toyota's specification during supplier production. Toyota found that a bolt torque check at the supplier was intermittently bypassed. A loose bolt can leave the seatback assembly unable to meet the required strength standards for head restraints, seating systems, and child restraint anchorage.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look and feel normal, so the VIN decides whether the recall applies to a specific Sienna Hybrid.
Who's affected?
The scope spans 2021-2025 production and lists both the seat recliner and critical fasteners for the same seat assembly.
| 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| 2023 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 167,802 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
The risk is poor occupant restraint during a crash. If the seatback bolts are loose, the seatback will not hold the occupant as intended, increasing injury risk. Schedule the repair soon and avoid using an affected seat until it is checked. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free third-row seatback bolt repair that helps the seats restrain occupants correctly in a crash.
- Bring the owner letter if you received it. Reference recall number 25V086 when you call.
- Avoid using the third-row seats until the dealer tightens the seat assembly bolts.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician tightens the seat assembly bolts for the third row seatbacks covered by the recall. The repair parts and labor are free now that the remedy is available. If you've already paid out of pocket to have this seat bolt condition repaired before the recall campaign, Toyota's General Reimbursement Plan gives you a path to claim repayment. Follow the owner letter instructions and keep receipts or repair paperwork for the service desk or Toyota customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 13, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| February 13, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 31, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 1, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 14, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V086?
Recall 25V086 covers 167,802 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles with third-row seatback bolts that were not tightened properly. An improperly tightened seatback can fail to restrain an occupant properly in a crash. Toyota dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sienna Hybrid is included in recall 25V086. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the seat assembly bolt tightening. Reference Toyota recall number 25TA05 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Toyota's remedy says dealers will tighten the seat assembly bolts free of charge at a franchised Toyota dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Toyota Sienna Hybrid before the repair?
Toyota has not issued a do-not-drive instruction for recall 25V086. The risk is tied to crash protection: an improperly tightened third-row seatback can fail to restrain an occupant properly in a crash. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Toyota Sienna Hybrid used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor safety recalls regardless of ownership history. If Toyota did not mail you the April 1, 2025 owner notice, check your VIN and reference recall number 25TA05 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V086000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V086 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V086000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →