2020 Toyota Highlander Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 open recalls for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Air Bags

What's wrong:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Risk:
Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What to do:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB14 / 20TA14.

NHTSA campaign 20V633000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 14, 2020.

Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery

What's wrong:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.
Risk:
Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.

NHTSA campaign 20V162000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 19, 2020.

Body Bumpers

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What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 23V720000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 26, 2023.

Sensor Occupant Classification

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What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 23V865000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Dec 20, 2023.

Owner complaints

320filed with NHTSA · 94 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2025
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Power Train
126
Service Brakes
40
Air Bags
32
Structure
30

16 involved a crash · 20 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

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Other Toyota Highlander years

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How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Toyota dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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