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This latch recently snapped when loading an object into the back of a 2024 RX350 Base (VIN starts with a 2). Color of handle is black.
I am having a heck of a time figuring out what the part number is. The part itself shows "72661-X1000" but that does not correspond with anything. The handle is on the back side of the "middle seat" and it releases the middle seat from being attached to the right/passenger side seat. The handle has a wire hooked to it to release the middle seat.
EDIT: Believe the part is 72573-0E020-C0 but seeking confirmation.
And the follow-up question is - is the procedure to replace this part the same as other RX generations? Link to repair that I found.
Thank you for your help.
Last edited by sscheuri; Mar 10, 2026 at 07:11 PM.
Since the vehicle is most likely still under warranty see if the dealer will fix as a goodwill gesture. Could have been a build issue as I'm sure something like this doesn't come up very often, dropping the middle rear seat.