Toyota Highlander recalls

44 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V128000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeats recallThe second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.Seats & beltsFree replacement687KunitsMar 525V872000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeat Belts recallThe third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly…Seats & beltsFree repair39unitsDec 202525V744000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingBack Over Prevention recallPlease see the recall report for a complete list of models.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update1.0MunitsOct 202525V595000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallDue to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed…ElectricalOver-the-air update591KunitsSep 202525V040000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallAn electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection…Air bagsFree replacement1,716unitsJan 202524V548000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.EquipmentFree repair34KunitsJul 202424V452000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcTires recallThe 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed.TiresFree replacement4,763unitsJun 202424V419000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Tires recallThe installed tires have an insufficient load rating.TiresFree replacement4,869unitsJun 202423V865000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallA short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from…Air bagsFree replacement1000KunitsDec 202323V720000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingStructure recallDuring normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.Body & latchesFree replacement751KunitsOct 202323V480000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallAn electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection…Air bagsFree replacement153KunitsJul 202322V310000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible.EquipmentFree replacement661unitsMay 202220V682000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.Fuel systemFree replacement1.5MunitsNov 202020V633000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallIncorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.Air bagsFree replacement3,121unitsOct 202020V162000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEngine recallDue to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and…Engine & powertrainFree software update39KunitsMar 202020V012000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingFuel System, Gasoline recallToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia…Fuel systemFree replacement1.8MunitsJan 202019V244000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe text on the load capacity label may become illegible.EquipmentFree repair3,634unitsMar 201918V211000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingService Brakes, Hydraulic recallDuring the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement6,046unitsApr 201817V831000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEquipment recallThese vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels.EquipmentFree repair649unitsDec 201717V520000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.EquipmentFree repair1,121unitsAug 201717V295000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Tires recallThe spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.TiresFree repair409unitsMay 201716V775000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallThe brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level.ElectricalFree repair7,056unitsOct 201616V420000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThe Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.EquipmentFree repair4,253unitsJun 201616V396000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase7,749unitsJun 201615V689000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingVisibility recallDuring the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.8MunitsOct 201515V144000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSteering recallA component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing…Steering & suspensionFree replacement110KunitsMar 201514V743000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase3,233unitsNov 201414V576000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingFuel System, Gasoline recallFuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree replacement16KunitsSep 201414V272000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallThe affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the…ElectricalFree software update49KunitsMay 201414V274000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeats recallThe affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the…Seats & beltsFree replacement231unitsMay 201414V168000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a…Air bagsSee remedy1.5MunitsApr 201414V148000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeats recallIn the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second…Seats & beltsFree repair47KunitsMar 201414V051000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeat Belts recallThe third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle…Seats & beltsFree repair7,067unitsFeb 201413V123000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThese vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added.EquipmentFix in development7,525unitsApr 201313V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcAir Bags recallDuring modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these…Air bagsFree repair3,235unitsJan 201312V491000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingVisibility recallThe power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement2.5MunitsOct 201211V539000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEngine And Engine Cooling recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles…Engine & powertrainReplacement420KunitsNov 201111V245000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Air Bags recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2008 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 rav4 vehicles. in the curtain…Air bagsFree replacement308KunitsApr 201111V112000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Vehicle Speed Control recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and…Driver assistanceFree replacement769KunitsFeb 201110V499000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement729KunitsOct 2010