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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota Highlander, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. Remedy: 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.
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. Remedy: 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.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Remedy: SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall No. 2026-101. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-427. Issue: On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
Issue: On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on the instrument panel and the airbag indicator light would display "passenger airbag off". Safety Risk: An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the OCS sensor.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The seat back of second row seats may not remain in a locked position. A seat back that has not been secured in a locked position may fail to restrain occupants properly, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. Production: 2021 - 2023. Types: e13*2018/858*00028*01 e13*2018/858*00028*02 e13*2018/858*00028*03 e13*2018/858*00028*04 e6*2018/858*00001*00 e6*2018/858*00001*01 e6*2018/858*00001*02.
Due to a software issue, the Parking Assist control unit that works with the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) to show the rearview camera image may briefly freeze when backing up if reverse gear is selected shortly after starting the vehicle. In addition, the rearview camera may not appear the next time the vehicle is started if the vehicle is turned on and off again within a short time window. This may increase the risk of a crash with a person or another vehicle during a backing event. Production: 2021 - 2025. Types: (e6*2007/46*0429*04, e6*2007/46*0429*05); (e6*2007/46*0250*06, e6*2007/46*0250*08); (e6*2018/858*00295*00, e6*2018/858*00295*01); (e6*2007/46*0263*06, e6*2007/46*0263*07); (e6*2018/858*00144*00, e6*2018/858*00144*01, e6*2018/858*00144*02, e6*2018/858*00144*03, e6*2018/858*00144*04); (e6*2018/858*00001*02, e6*2018/858*00001*04); (e6*2018/858*00209*00, e6*2018/858*00209*01, e6*2018/858*00209*02, e6*2018/858*00209*03); (e6*2018/858*00264*00, e6*2018/858*00264*01, e6*2018/858*00264*02); e6*2007/46*0195*08; (e6*2018/858*00280*00, e6*2018/858*00280*01, e6*2018/858*00280*02); (e6*2018/858*00081*00, e6*2018/858*00081*01, e6*2018/858*00081*02, e6*2018/858*00081*03); e6*2018/858*00296*00; e6*2018/858*00002*02; (e6*2018/858*00260*00, e6*2018/858*00260*01); (e6*2007/46*0429*02, e6*2007/46*0429*03).
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front lower bumper cover may not be attached properly. As a result, if there is a minor impact to the front bumper, the lower bumper cover, engine under cover, and the fender liners could separate from the vehicle while driving. Safety Risk: Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front bumper cover and secure it. If damage is found, the dealer will also replace the upper and/or lower front bumper cover(s).
The second-row split mid-bar seat back frame has an incorrect radius. When only one of the two seats in this seat row is folded, the rear occupants may come into contact with the mid-bar end and get injured. Production: 06.12.2019 - 12.01.2024. Types: e6*2018/858*00001*00; e6*2018/858*00001*01; e6*2018/858*00001*02; e6*2018/858*00001*03.
The lower front bumper cover can easily come off, resulting in that the engine skid plate and fender liners may also detach from the vehicle while driving, creating a risk of injuries. Production: 6.12.2019 - 29.08.2023. Types: e6*2018/858*00001*00, e6*2018/858*00001*01, e6*2018/858*00001*02..
Due to a manufacturing error, sharp edges at the upper part of the metal structure of the front seats may cause occupants of the rear seat injuries in case of an accident. Production: 06.12.2019 - 17.06.2021. Types: e6*2018/858*00001*00.
Due to a specific software update error that can cause an abrupt reset, the Data Communication Module (DCM) may become damaged. As a result, it will no longer be possible to initiate an emergency call using the eCall system. Production: Corolla TMMT: 31.10.2020 - 23.02.2021; Corolla TMUK: 8.09.2020 - 16.03.2021; GR Yaris: 30.09.2020 - 05.03.2021; Highlander: 02.11.2020 - 06.04.2021; RAV4 HEV: 04.08.2020 - 24.03.2021; RAV4 PHVE: 08.06.2020 - 09.03.2021; UX200/250h: 04.11.2020 - 15.03.2021; UX300e: 19.08.2020 - 23.03.2021; Yaris TMMF: 09.07.2020 - 14.04.2021. Types: e6*2007/46*0318*04, e6*2007/46*0316*03, e6*2007/46*0454*00, e6*2007/46*0437*01 e6*2018/858*00001*00, e6*2007/46*0429*00, e6*2007/46*0289*04, e6*2007/46*0263*03, e6*2007/46*0448*01..