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2025 TOYOTA Highlander

3 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #25V872000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
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 angle, which could compromise your safety.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt doesn't restrain you properly during a crash, you could be at risk of serious injury or harm.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will reattach the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, ensuring it's installed correctly to keep you safe. This 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 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
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Moderate #25V595000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your vehicle is the computer screen that shows you important information like your speed and warning lights. In certain models, this screen may not turn on properly when you start your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If your instrument panel doesn't show you critical information like your speed or brake system status, you could be at risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will update the software on your instrument panel, free of charge. For some vehicles, they may need to replace the entire panel, but this is also free. Just schedule the repair when you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
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Under Review #25V744000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle is like a digital mirror that helps you see what's behind your car when you're in reverse. In certain Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra models from 2022-2026, the system can freeze or show a blank screen if there's a software error.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera fails to show an image, you might not be able to see what's behind your vehicle, increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the parking assist software to fix the problem, and this service is free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
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SEAT BELTS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Highlander Years

2024
7 recalls
2023
9 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
9 recalls
2008
13 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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