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Toyota Exterior Covers and Grille Parts That May Detach
Detaching exterior parts are the recurring concern in these Toyota structure recalls. The 2015-2018 4Runner notice covers an accessory Billet Grille Overlay whose securing U-nut may fracture. On certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles, tonneau cover attachment joints may loosen. The 2020-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid notice describes front lower bumper covers coming loose or detaching after minor impact during normal operation. Certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles have tow hitch covers that may detach from the rear bumper. Highlander and 4Runner have the broadest model-year coverage in the supplied notices. Each detached part can become a road hazard.
Warning signs to watch for
- The notices for these recalls do not describe any warning sign an owner would notice.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied Toyota structure notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. This applies to the November 2017 4Runner Grille Overlay May Detach recall, the March 2023 Tundra Tonneau Cover Can Detach While Driving recall, the October 2023 Highlander Front Bumper Cover May Detach recall, and the August 2024 Sequoia Hybrid Tow Hitch Cover May Detach recall. The supplied notices provide no stop-driving instruction for any of these named recalls.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies include upgraded 4Runner grille U-nuts, Highlander bumper cover repair or replacement as necessary, and Sequoia Hybrid tow hitch cover replacement with rear bumper modification. For the Tundra tonneau cover, dealers install new attachment hardware; the supplied remedy text is truncated and does not state whether that work is free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| medium | 4 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the Toyota models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Tow Hitch Cover May Detach | medium |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Toyota Highlander Front Bumper Cover May Detach | medium |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Toyota Tundra Tonneau Cover Can Detach While Driving | medium |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Toyota 4Runner Grille Overlay May Detach | medium |
Common questions
Which Toyota Highlanders have the bumper cover problem?
The notice covers certain 2020-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Minor impact to the front lower bumper cover during normal operation may make it loosen or detach. Dealers repair or replace the upper and lower bumper covers as necessary, free of charge.
Does the 4Runner grille recall cover the standard grille?
The notice specifically identifies certain 2015-2018 4Runner vehicles with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay supplied by Southeast Toyota Distributors. Its securing U-nut may fracture. Dealers replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge.
What repair does the Sequoia Hybrid tow hitch cover need?
For certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles, dealers replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. The notice identifies a cover that may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.