Toyota Highlander Recall R/2022/165: Specific Points On The Front Seat Back Frames Were Not Manufactured With The Minimum…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 656
- vehicles in the UK
- XGG05-22SMD-053
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Highlander vehicles built between 2 November 2020 and 10 June 2021. Certain specific points on the seat-back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria. The dealer will modify the seat back frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPECIFIC POINTS ON THE FRONT SEAT BACK FRAMES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THE MINIMUM RADIUS CRITERIA AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH ECE UNR17 Defect: 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. Remedy: Modify the seat back frame
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: specific points on the front seat back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria and do not comply with ece UNR17.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the seat back frame.
Are You Affected?
Highlander built between 2 November 2020 and 10 June 2021 may be included. Toyota estimates 656 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code XGG05-22SMD-053 or the DVSA reference R/2022/165. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HighlanderSeat spring replacement on Highlander | Book soon | R/2026/097 | |
| BZ4X, C-HR, Highlander, Landcruiser and 3 moreParking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models | Low | R/2025/466 | |
| C-HR, C-HR Plug IN, Corolla, Corolla Cross and 6 moreCombination meter reprogramming on multiple models | Low | R/2025/270 | |
| HighlanderRow rear seat back frame on certain toyota Highlander | Low | R/2024/388 | |
| HighlanderOn 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 | Book soon | R/2023/302 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2022/123 on 23 May 2022, for one or both headrests of the first row 2-PERSON bench seat cannot be locked into place. The one launched after it was R/2022/181 on 23 Jun 2022, for after low mileage use all of the hub bolts on a wheel can loosen to the point where the…. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/165, launched 20 June 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.