2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Rear Seat Recall (25V668)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 54,631 vehicles · Reported October 7, 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 54,631 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat rails may be welded improperly. Improperly welded seat rails can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V668 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V668000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25TB12/25TA12 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 7, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid |
| Units affected | 54,631 |
| Build dates | January 14, 2025 to July 24, 2025 |
| Component | Seats > Mid / Rear Assembly |
| Safety risk | Improperly welded seat rails can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid in recall 25V668?
The second-row seat rails may be welded improperly.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat rails may be welded improperly.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Sienna Hybrid with recall 25V668?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Improperly welded seat rails can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Improperly welded seat rails can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the mid and rear assembly.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V668?
Recall 25V668 covers 54,631 vehicles: 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 54,631 vehicles in this campaign, built January 14, 2025 to July 24, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Toyota | Sienna Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Sienna Hybrid rear seat recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the second-row seat rails, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the second-row seat rails, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 15, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB12 and 25TA12.
Manufacturer recall number: 25TB12/25TA12.
When was recall 25V668 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 25V668 to NHTSA on October 7, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Toyota Motor Corporation's filing). |
| July 24, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| October 7, 2025 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V668000. |
| May 15, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 11 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 191 days. If your Sienna Hybrid was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Sienna Hybrid is part of recall 25V668?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V668 is open on your Sienna Hybrid, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Sienna Hybrid vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Sienna Hybrid owners do about recall 25V668?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V668000 applies to your Sienna Hybrid.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Toyota dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any mid and rear assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Sienna Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 267 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 212 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 25V668 was reported on October 7, 2025, owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 10 of them (5%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after October 7, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 267 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 212 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid: 267 complaints in total, 212 about the body, doors and seats
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The drivers mirror shakes every bump you hit so everything looks blury going above 30mph. This is a huge safety concern as you can't see cars clearly in the mirror. One of the second row seats also shakes considerably. I have brought it to the dealer multiple times and they will not fix it.
2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid owner, ND, NHTSA complaint 11651971, filed April 1, 2025
I have a 2025 toyota sienna and the 3rd row seats is not locking when in the fold down position. While driving the 3rd row seats go from the stowed position into the seating position making loud noise.
2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11669785, filed June 27, 2025
Driver side passenger 2 nd row seat belt stopped working. Won't clip as needed leaving us unable to use seat. This is a safety issue as we are not able to use the seat as needed as one is not able to strap in. This triggers the sensor and this a driving violation.
2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11688111, filed September 18, 2025
Can recall 25V668 make my Sienna Hybrid a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Body and latch defects on the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Has your Sienna Hybrid been back to the dealer for this problem?
Call 877-536-6620Other Toyota Sienna Hybrid recalls
Frequently asked questions about recall 25V668
Did the recall 25V668 fix work?
Since recall 25V668 was reported on October 7, 2025, owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 10 of them (5%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 25V668000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Sienna Hybrid is part of recall 25V668000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V668000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.