2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

4 Recalls
2020 Model Year
Affected: AIR BAGS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, STRUCTURE

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4 Recall Campaigns — 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID

AIR BAGS
Campaign #20V633000 · 14/10/2020
Issue

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.

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.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC
Campaign #22V239000 · 13/04/2022
Issue

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Fix

Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

STRUCTURE
Campaign #23V720000 · 26/10/2023
Issue

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.

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.

AIR BAGS
Campaign #23V865000 · 20/12/2023
Issue

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Recalls

The 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include AIR BAGS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, STRUCTURE. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealership.

If you own a 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Toyota. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID recall repaired, contact your nearest Toyota dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID has a total of 28 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID recalls →

2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID have?

The 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID recalls?

The 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID recalls affect the following components: AIR BAGS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, STRUCTURE.

Are 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Toyota dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.