Your Highlander came with 20-inch tires that aren't strong enough for your vehicle's weight. This is a problem because your tires can burst or fail under heavy loads.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tires fail, they could blow out while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect your tires and replace them with stronger ones if needed. They'll also update the information label on your vehicle's placard, all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor in your vehicle is a safety device that helps decide if the front passenger air bag should deploy during a crash. In some 2020-2022 Camry models, this sensor could short circuit and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If your OCS sensor fails, the front passenger air bag won't deploy during a crash, which could lead to serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect the OCS sensor and replace it if necessary, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
The recliner mechanism in your Highlander's middle and rear seats helps keep the seat back in place when you adjust it. In some 2021-2024 models, this part might not lock properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the recliner fails, the seat back might not stay in place during an accident, which could put you or your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the return springs in the recliner assemblies, and this repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
The front bumper cover on your Highlander or Highlander Hybrid is a protective panel that absorbs and distributes minor impacts. In some 2020-2023 models, it may come loose or even detach during normal driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front bumper cover detaches while you're driving, it could become a hazard on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect and repair or replace the front bumper cover, if necessary, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
