Toyota Highlander Recalls (2021-2025)

What recalls does the Toyota Highlander have?

• 2021-2025 Toyota Highlander Seat Recliner Recall (26V128)
  March 5, 2026 · 686,588 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

  Risk: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Seat Belt Anchor Recall (25V872)
  December 17, 2025 · 39 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

  Risk: A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 Subaru Solterra Backup Camera Display Recall (25V744) Repeat recall
  October 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.

  Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Toyota Venza Instrument Cluster Recall (25V595)
  September 11, 2025 · 591,377 vehicles · Electrical System

  Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

  Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota Corolla Steering Column Recall (25V040) Repeat recall
  January 29, 2025 · 1,716 vehicles · Steering

  An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota GR Supra Label Recall (24V548) Repeat recall
  July 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander Tire Recall (24V452) Repeat recall
  June 18, 2024 · 4,763 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  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."

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

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

• 2022-2024 Toyota Highlander Tire Recall (24V419)
  June 6, 2024 · 4,869 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Toyota Avalon Occupant Classification Recall (23V865)
  December 20, 2023 · 999,901 vehicles · Air Bags

  A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Toyota Highlander Body Bumpers Recall (23V720)
  October 26, 2023 · 750,795 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.

  Risk: A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Toyota Corolla Driver Clockspring Recall (23V480)
  July 12, 2023 · 152,927 vehicles · Air Bags

  An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2022 Toyota 4RUNNER Label Recall (22V310)
  May 6, 2022 · 661 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge.

Which Highlander parts are recalled most?

Which Highlander model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Highlander for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 12 Toyota Highlander campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Highlander owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Transmission make grinding noise scared to drive when I check online on Google it states that all 2021 toyota highlander make grinding noise and only solution is to replace it…

2021 TOYOTA Highlander owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11636348

While braking, the car often lurches forward (so much so that it will throw my head back against the headrest). It almost feels like the car accelerated even though I have my foot on the brake. It will "re-engage" but it is frightening and also unsafe if you are close behind another vehicle or object.

2021 TOYOTA Highlander owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11636049

Internal failure (dealer indicated a bearing as cause) on transmission leading to entire transmission replacement required. Happened just outside warranty. Problem confirmed by dealership. Warning signs are whining/revving noise when accelerating (starts at about 20mph).

2022 TOYOTA Highlander owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11642069

Can a recall make your Highlander a lemon in California?

Owners of a Toyota Highlander often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

4 of the 12 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Toyota models with recalls

• 4RUNNER: 8 recalls
• 4RUNNER I-Force Max Hybrid: 1 recall
• Avalon: 2 recalls
• Avalon Hybrid: 1 recall
• BZ: 1 recall
• BZ Woodland: 1 recall
• BZ4X: 4 recalls
• C-HR: 2 recalls
• Camry: 4 recalls
• Camry Hybrid: 9 recalls
• Corolla: 6 recalls
• Corolla Cross: 4 recalls
• Corolla Cross Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Corolla Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Crown: 4 recalls
• Crown Signia: 3 recalls
• GR Corolla: 2 recalls
• GR Supra: 1 recall
• GR86: 2 recalls
• Grand Highlander: 7 recalls
• Grand Highlander Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Highlander: 12 recalls
• Highlander Hybrid: 10 recalls
• Land Cruiser Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Mirai: 4 recalls
• Prius: 5 recalls
• Prius Plug-IN Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Prius Prime: 5 recalls
• RAV4: 7 recalls
• RAV4 Hybrid: 6 recalls
• RAV4 Plug-IN Hybrid: 2 recalls
• RAV4 Prime: 7 recalls
• Sequoia: 1 recall
• Sequoia Hybrid: 7 recalls
• Sienna: 2 recalls
• Sienna Hybrid: 8 recalls
• Supra: 6 recalls
• Tacoma: 11 recalls
• Tacoma Hybrid: 5 recalls
• Tundra: 25 recalls
• Tundra Hybrid: 15 recalls
• Venza: 2 recalls
• Venza Hybrid: 5 recalls

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