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2020 Toyota Highlander recalls

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

2020 Toyota Highlander recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

4 Open recalls
292 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall AIR BAGS #20V633000 Reported 14/10/2020

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY #20V162000 Reported 19/03/2020

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS #23V720000 Reported 26/10/2023

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION #23V865000 Reported 20/12/2023

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 292 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

POWER TRAIN 114
AIR BAGS 32
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 31
SERVICE BRAKES 28
STRUCTURE 25
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have?

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Toyota recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2020 Toyota Highlander. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Toyota. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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