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TOYOTA Highlander Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

125
Total Recalls
4.5
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.5)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
3 C
2002
2 D
2003
2 F
2004
5 B-
2005
6 B-
2006
7 C
2007
4 D-
2008
13 B-
2009
9 C
2010
10 B-
2011
5 D-
2012
2 F
2013
3 F
2014
5 C
2015
2 D
2016
3 F
2017
4 C
2018
5 A-
2019
3 B-
2020
4 B-
2021
4 C
2022
5 C
2023
9 A
2024
7 B+
2025
3 D
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

EQUIPMENT
27
SEATS
19
AIR BAGS
12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9
TIRES
8
VISIBILITY
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
STRUCTURE
4

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE — The seat belt anchor in the third row of your Highlander is a critical part that keeps you safe by securing the seat belt. In some 2024-2025 models, it was installed at the wrong a…

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE — The seat belt in your Highlander's third row is connected to a metal anchor on the roof. In some 2024-2025 models, this anchor might be installed at an incorrect angle.

High Priority

TIRES — Your Highlander's tires, especially those with the 20" black alloy wheels, have a lower load rating than they should. This is a problem because it means they might not be able to h…

STEERING:COLUMN — The spiral cable assembly in your steering column is a complex system that connects the airbag to the steering wheel and helps deploy the airbag in a crash. It might not be properl…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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