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2021 Toyota Highlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Highlander. The most recent was reported on March 5, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Highlander, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V128000March 5, 2026Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Recliner
24V452000June 18, 2024Tires
23V865000December 20, 2023Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
23V720000October 26, 2023Structure › Body › Bumpers
22V239000April 13, 2022Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V128000Manufacturer no. 26TB06 / 26TA06

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Recliner

Report received by NHTSA
March 5, 2026
Owner notification
September 4, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
686,588 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Toyota Highlander
March 31, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V128000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V452000Manufacturer no. SET24A

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
June 18, 2024
Owner notification
August 16, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,763 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Toyota Highlander
June 1, 2020 – June 12, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V452000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V865000Manufacturer no. 23TA15, 23LA03

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2023
Owner notification
October 31, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
999,901 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V865000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V720000Manufacturer no. 23TB12 / 23TA12

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Report received by NHTSA
October 26, 2023
Owner notification
April 22, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
750,795 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V720000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V239000Manufacturer no. 22TA03, 22LA01

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
April 13, 2022
Owner notification
May 27, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
458,110 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V239000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 5, 2026.