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Model year 2023 · Toyota

2023 Toyota Highlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Toyota Highlander, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V128000March 5, 2026Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Recliner
25V744000October 30, 2025Back Over Prevention › Display Function
25V595000September 11, 2025Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
25V040000January 29, 2025Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
24V548000July 23, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V452000June 18, 2024Tires
24V419000June 6, 2024Tires
23V720000October 26, 2023Structure › Body › Bumpers
23V480000July 12, 2023Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Steering (2) · Tires (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (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)
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 25V744000Manufacturer no. 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
October 30, 2025
Owner notification
December 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,024,407 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Toyota Highlander
October 7, 2022 – October 7, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V744000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V595000Manufacturer no. See Part 573 Report

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2025
Owner notification
December 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
591,377 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Toyota Highlander
June 6, 2022 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Safety risk

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 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 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V595000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V040000Manufacturer no. 25TA02/25LA02

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Report received by NHTSA
January 29, 2025
Owner notification
March 17, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,716 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette; Steering › Column

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V040000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V548000Manufacturer no. 24R2

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
July 23, 2024
Owner notification
September 16, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33,848 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

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 24V548000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. 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 2023 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 24V419000Manufacturer no. 24R1

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
June 6, 2024
Owner notification
August 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,869 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Toyota Highlander
February 8, 2022 – May 6, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER

Defect summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. 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 may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.

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 24V419000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. 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 23V480000Manufacturer no. 23TA08/ 23LA02

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Report received by NHTSA
July 12, 2023
Owner notification
September 8, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
152,927 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette; Steering › Column

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

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 23V480000, 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.