Toyota has issued a recall for more than 24,000 Sienna Hybrid minivans in Canada because of a safety issue affecting the second-row seat recliners.
Toyota says affected models were built between 2022 and 2026. Owners can use the look-up tool on Toyota’s website to confirm whether their vehicle is affected by entering the vehicle identification number (VIN).
In affected vehicles, the seat recliner locking mechanisms can disengage when the seatbelt pretensioner activates, causing unexpected movement of the seat.
“A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash,” Transport Canada says.
Toyota advises affected owners not to use the vehicle’s second-row seats until repairs are completed. The repairs involve a software update performed by a dealership….