Recall 25V668 covers 54,631 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles for improperly welded second-row seat rails. Free repair once Toyota opens it.
Toyota is recalling 54,631 2025 Sienna Hybrid minivans because the second-row seat rails were improperly welded. In a crash, those rails can keep the seat from properly restraining an occupant and increase injury risk; the Toyota dealer repair will be free once Toyota opens the final remedy.
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What's wrong?
The second-row seat rails in the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid are metal tracks that fasten the seat assembly to the vehicle body. They let the seat stay positioned and anchored while the van is being driven, and they help the occupied seat remain attached during a crash.
In the recalled vans, some seat rails were built with welds that did not fully penetrate the metal. Toyota traced the condition to a changed welding machine setting at the supplier during seat rail assembly. A shallow weld weakens the rail assembly. In certain high-speed collisions, an occupied second-row seat can lose structural integrity, which increases the risk of injury.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look and feel normal during everyday use because the problem is inside the welded rail structure, not a loose latch or adjustment handle.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 54,631 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid minivan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly welded second-row seat rails can keep the seat from restraining an occupant properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign to watch for, so confirm whether your VIN is included and follow interim instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once Toyota opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Watch for Toyota's final remedy letter before scheduling the second-row seat-rail replacement.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer once the final remedy opens to schedule the free seat-rail replacement that fixes the improperly welded second-row rails.
- Reference recall number 25V668 and Toyota recall 25TB12 or 25TA12 when you call.
- Ask Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 about current interim guidance if you need to use the van before the repair is available.
What happens at the repair
Toyota has sent interim owner letters about the safety risk while the final remedy is being prepared. Once Toyota opens the final remedy, a Toyota technician will replace the second-row seat rails covered by the recall. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since involved owners were within the active warranty period. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| October 7, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 7, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 21, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V668?
Recall 25V668 covers 54,631 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles with second-row seat rails that were welded improperly. In a crash, those rails can fail to restrain an occupant adequately, increasing injury risk. Toyota will replace the affected seat rails for free once the final remedy opens.
What should I do if my 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific minivan is included in recall 25V668. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask about the interim safety notice and final seat-rail replacement. Reference recall 25V668 or Toyota numbers 25TB12 and 25TA12 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota says dealers will replace the second-row seat rails free of charge. The final repair is not open yet, so ask the dealer when parts and appointment scheduling are available.
Is my 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid safe to drive?
This recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety concern is crash restraint: improperly welded second-row seat rails can fail to hold an occupant properly during a crash. Until the final repair opens, follow Toyota's interim notice and call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with vehicle-specific questions.
When will Toyota notify owners about recall 25V668?
Toyota mailed interim owner letters on December 4, 2025, to explain the safety risk. Toyota says additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Q3 2026. If you bought the vehicle used, check your VIN instead of waiting for a mailed notice.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V668000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V668 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V668000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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