Toyota Highlander second-row seat back may not lock high
This recall covers certain Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position when the seat back is being adjusted.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
10 recalls covering model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 10 recalls
- 6 rated high or critical
- 39 owner complaints
- Mar 5, 2026 newest recall
Toyota, Lexus and Subaru rearview camera may freeze medium
Toyota is recalling certain 2022 through 2026 Toyota and Lexus vehicles and the Subaru Solterra that have the Panoramic View Monitor camera system. Models include RAV4, Highlander, Prius, Sienna Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Mirai, bZ4X and the Lexus NX and TX Hybrid. A software error can cause the backup camera picture to freeze or go blank when the car is in reverse, so these vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility standard.
Toyota And Lexus Steering Defect Disables Airbag high
These Toyota and Lexus vehicles may have been incorrectly repaired under an earlier recall for the same part. Inside the steering column there is an electrical connection that may not be welded well enough, and if it comes apart, the driver's airbag can turn off. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for protecting occupants in a crash.
Toyota accessory weight label may show wrong numbers low
Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain Toyota vehicles, mostly from the 2023 through 2025 model years, that were fitted with Gulf States Toyota accessories. Models include 4Runner, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Grand Highlander, Sequoia Hybrid, bZ4X, Venza Hybrid and others. The sticker that lists how much weight the added accessories take up may show wrong numbers, so these vehicles do not meet the federal standard for tire and rim selection.
Toyota, Lexus airbag sensor may block deployment high
On certain Toyota and Lexus models, a short circuit can develop in the sensor that detects who is sitting in the front passenger seat, called the occupant classification sensor. If this happens, it can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
Toyota Highlander Front Bumper Cover May Detach medium
Toyota is recalling certain Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs. During normal driving, a minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may cause the cover to come loose or fall off the vehicle. This means something as small as a light bump could leave the front bumper cover hanging or detached from the car while it's on the road.
Toyota, Lexus: Steering Cable May Disable Air Bag high
On certain Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Highlander, Tacoma, and related Lexus vehicles, an electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may not be welded well enough. If this connection separates, it can deactivate the driver's air bag. A deactivated air bag will not deploy the way it's supposed to. Dealers will inspect the spiral cable assembly and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma and Highlander weight labels may fade low
Some Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles have a label showing how much weight the vehicle can carry. On these vehicles the label may not be permanent and can fade until it can no longer be read. Because of that, the vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard covering tire and rim selection. Gulf States Toyota is mailing owners a replacement label along with instructions for putting it on.
Toyota and Lexus stability control may stay switched off high
Toyota is recalling certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles because of a problem with the software that controls the skid control computer. If the driver turns off the vehicle stability control system, the software may fail to turn it back on the next time the vehicle is started. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule for electronic stability control systems. Dealers will update the software so the system switches back on as it should.
Highlander seat trim can block side airbag high
Some Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles have incorrect trim covers on one or both front seats. These covers can prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying properly in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant.
Toyota problem guides that cover the Highlander Hybrid
- Toyota Equipment Recalls Involving Incorrect or Fading Load Capacity Labels · 16 recalls
- Toyota Air Bag Recalls Involve Passenger Sensors and Deployment Problems · 10 recalls
- Toyota Steering Recalls Cover Assist Loss, Shaft Fractures, and Airbags · 9 recalls
- Toyota Backup Camera Problems: Blank Screens, Freezing, and Quiet Warnings · 7 recalls
- Toyota Seat Recalls Involving Loose Bolts, Welds, and Seatback Locks · 6 recalls
- Toyota Exterior Covers and Grille Parts That May Detach · 4 recalls
- Toyota Stability Control Recalls: Deactivation and Brake Assist Problems · 3 recalls
Highlander Hybrid model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering the 2020–2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. 6 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Toyota Highlander second-row seat back may not lock" (NHTSA campaign 26V128000), reported Mar 5, 2026.
Which Toyota Highlander Hybrid model year has the most recalls?
The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 4. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
No. None of the 10 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Toyota Highlander Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Toyota dealer, including for second owners.
Buying a used Highlander Hybrid?
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: