2021 Toyota Highlander recalls

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

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

All recalls

26V128000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSeats recallThe second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.Seats & beltsFree replacement687KunitsMar 524V452000 · 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 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 2023