NHTSA safety recalls
2021 Toyota Highlander Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2021 Toyota Highlander as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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26V128000Seats · Mid/rear Assembly · Recliner
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskA seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 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 26TB06 and 26TA06.
What was foundToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
26V128000 at NHTSA24V452000Tires
Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskTires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeSET 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.
What was foundSoutheast 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."
24V452000 at NHTSA23V865000Air Bags · Sensor · Occupant Classification
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The riskAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundToyota 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.
23V865000 at NHTSA23V720000Structure · Body · Bumpers
A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundToyota 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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