Toyota Sienna recalled in Taiwan over seat rail defect

Toyota has announced a recall for a number of its Sienna minivans due to a potential safety issue concerning the second-row seat slide rails.

The defect stems from improper settings on welding equipment during the manufacturing process. This may have led to incomplete fusion in certain seat rails, compromising their structural integrity. Toyota stated that in the event of a specific high-speed collision, if the seat is occupied, the weakened structure could increase the risk of injury to the occupant.

The recall specifically targets Sienna models manufactured between January 2, 2025, and October 3, 2025. In Taiwan, the official distributor, Hotai Motor, will begin notifying affected vehicle owners via registered mail starting July 6.

Owners will be advised to bring their vehicles to a service center for a free replacement of the left and right outer slide rails for the second-row seats. The repair process is estimated to take approximately two hours.

This measure is part of Toyota's commitment to ensuring vehicle safety and addressing potential manufacturing flaws proactively. The company urges affected owners to schedule their service appointment promptly to rectify the issue.