Vehicle recall R/2022/165

Toyota Highlander recall: Specific points on the front seat back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria

DVSA recall R/2022/165 names the Toyota Highlander. It was launched 20 June 2022. It covers vehicles built 2 November 2020 to 10 June 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/165
Launched: 20 June 2022
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: XGG05-22SMD-053
Vehicles: 656 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. Specific points on the front seat back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria and do not comply with ece unr17

Certain specific points on the seat-back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria. In this condition these seat-back frames do not comply with ECE UNR17.

The fix

Modify the seat back frame

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Highlander	2 November 2020 to 10 June 2021	656

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/315 THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED 15 November 2021, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Yaris and others
R/2023/279 On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations. 12 October 2023, Toyota Yaris Cross, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Highlander and others
R/2023/302 On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving. 27 November 2023, Toyota Highlander
R/2024/388 2nd Row Rear Seat Back Frame On Certain Toyota Highlander 4 November 2024, Toyota Highlander
R/2025/270 Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models 24 November 2025, Toyota C-HR, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris and others
R/2025/466 Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models 1 December 2025, Toyota C-HR, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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