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2021 Toyota Highlander

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Seats

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

The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 550,007 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V128000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Tires

Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,763 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V452000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 999,901 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V865000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 750,795 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V720000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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