2021-2024 Toyota Highlander Tire Recall (24V452)

Recall 24V452 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander in recall 24V452?

The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 Highlander with recall 24V452?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 tires.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V452?

Recall 24V452 covers 4,763 vehicles: 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander.

NHTSA lists 4,763 vehicles in this campaign, built June 1, 2020 to June 12, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Highlander tire recall?

Yes. SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge.

SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.

When was recall 24V452 announced?

Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 24V452 to NHTSA on June 18, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 16, 2024.

This recall was filed 27 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 1472 days. If your Highlander was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Highlander is part of recall 24V452?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V452 is open on your Highlander, 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 2021-2024 Highlander 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 Highlander owners do about recall 24V452?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V452000 applies to your Highlander.
2. Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. 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.
4. Keep a simple log of any tires symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Highlander owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1,001 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 26 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,001 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 26 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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.

• 2021 Toyota Highlander: 521 complaints in total, 11 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Toyota Highlander: 257 complaints in total, 5 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2023 Toyota Highlander: 181 complaints in total, 8 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2024 Toyota Highlander: 42 complaints in total, 2 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

Early failure of front struts on a 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE, leaking fluid at 29,000 miles. Manufacturer does not seem to have any reported issues with these components. Issue discovered just one month after warranty expiration. Given the low daily use and time, this might be a manufacturer defect/concern.

2021 Toyota Highlander owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11735102, filed May 1, 2026

I was forced to change lanes quickly from the left lane to the left shoulder of an interstate when a double tandem tractor trailer moved into my lane of traffic. The interstate was dry and the left shoulder was in excellent condition and wide enough to accommodate my vehicle easily.

2021 Toyota Highlander owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11431183, filed August 31, 2021

3 wheel alignments in same vehicle needed in less than 30 months: <5,000, 30,000 and 35,000 odometer readings It’s not from pot holes; I have owned about 14 cars in family fleet and have never had 1 vehicle need more than 1 alignment during it’s time of ownership of over 1,000,000 miles driven Something is…

2021 Toyota Highlander owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11527245, filed June 15, 2023

Can recall 24V452 make my Highlander 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.

Recall 24V452000 does not automatically make your Highlander a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same tires again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V419000.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

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.

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