2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

4 Recalls
2021 Model Year
Affected: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS

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4 Recall Campaigns — 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID

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.

SEATS
Campaign #26V128000 · 05/03/2026
Issue

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

Risk

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix

Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Recalls

The 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS, SEATS. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealership.

If you own a 2021 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 2021 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 →

2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID have?

The 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID recalls?

The 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID recalls affect the following components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, STRUCTURE, AIR BAGS, SEATS.

Are 2021 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 2021 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.