2021 Toyota Highlander recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Mar 5, 2026Crash risk2021–2024 Toyota Highlander, 2021–2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — Seats
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
26V128000 · 550K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jun 18, 2024Crash risk2021–2024 Toyota Highlander — Tires
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."
24V452000 · 5K units · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Dec 20, 2023Crash risk2020–2021 Lexus ES, 2020–2022 Lexus ES Hybrid, 2020–2021 Lexus RX and 11 other models — Air Bags
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.
23V865000 · 1000K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Oct 26, 2023Crash risk2020–2023 Toyota Highlander, 2020–2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — Structure
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.
23V720000 · 751K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing