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2020 Toyota Highlander Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Critical safety
Summary: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 23V865000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2023-12-20 · Airbag
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Critical safety
Summary: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 23V720000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2023-10-26 · Structure/Body
AIR BAGS Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 20V633000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2020-10-14 · Airbag
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Critical safety
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.
Risk: Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.
NHTSA campaign # 20V162000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2020-03-19 · Engine/Fuel
Recall summary
This 2020 Toyota Highlander has 4 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — 1 recall
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS — 1 recall
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 4
Most recent recall reported: 2023-12-20.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have open recalls?
Yes — there are 4 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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