More than 24,000 Toyota minivans are being recalled in Canada because of a problem that could cause second-row seatbacks to move during a crash.
Transport Canada says the recall affects 24,454 Toyota Sienna Hybrid minivans from the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years.
The recall, initially issued Oct. 20 and updated Oct. 23, involves the vehicle’s seats and restraint system.
According to Transport Canada, under certain conditions, the mechanisms designed to lock the second-row seat recliners in position could disengage when a seat belt pretensioner activates.
If that happens, the second-row seatback could move during a collision.
Transport Canada warns that a moving seatback could increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Toyota is taking the unusual step of advising owners not to use the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail and instructed to take their Sienna Hybrid to a Toyota dealership.
Dealers will update the vehicle’s SRS electronic control unit software, which controls the seat belt pretensioners, to address the problem.
The recall is listed by Transport Canada under recall number 2026-505, while Toyota’s manufacturer recall number is SRC RN6.
Owners who believe their vehicle may be affected can check their vehicle identification number through Toyota’s recall lookup service or contact Toyota Canada at 1-888-869-6828.
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