2023 Toyota Highlander: Seats complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Highlander that list the seats component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771686 (filed 10/16/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 toyota highlander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v128000 (seats); however, the parts required for the recall repair were not yet available. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for another recall repair but was not serviced for the subject recal…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769282 (filed 10/06/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 toyota highlander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v128000 (seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769019 (filed 10/05/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 toyota highlander. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v128000 (seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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