The 2020 TOYOTA Highlander has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 4 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

The 2020 TOYOTA Highlander has 4 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

The most severe recall for the 2020 TOYOTA Highlander is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is like the brain of your Highlander's engine. It's responsible for making sure the right amount of fuel gets to the engine when you need it. In some 2020 models, the ECU's programming might be incorrect, causing a problem with fuel delivery. If the fuel delivery problem happens while you're driving, your Highlander could stall. That means you'll lose power steering and braking assistance, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Your Toyota dealer will update the ECU's programming to fix the problem. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the update.

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps decide whether the front passenger air bag should inflate in a crash. In some 2020-2022 models, this sensor can short circuit, preventing the air bag from working properly. If the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy during a crash, you're at a higher risk of injury or harm. This is because the air bag helps absorb the impact and protect you from serious harm. Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will check the OCS sensor and replace it if it's faulty, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer, and you can contact the dealer or Toyota customer service if you have any questions. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

The seat-mounted side air bag in your Highlander is designed to protect you in a crash. However, if the front seat trim covers are not installed correctly, this air bag might not deploy properly. If the seat-mounted side air bag fails to deploy during a crash, you could be at greater risk of injury. This is a serious safety issue that we want to address as soon as possible. Your Toyota dealer will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers if needed – at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible once you receive the recall notice. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

The front bumper cover on your Highlander is the part that protects the front of your vehicle from damage. In some 2020-2023 models, this cover can come loose or fall off if you hit a small object while driving. If the front bumper cover comes loose or falls off, it could become a hazard on the road and increase the risk of a crash — especially if it gets in the way of another vehicle or a pedestrian. Your Toyota dealer will fix or replace the front bumper cover at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2023 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.