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Buying a used 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid? Check these 4 recalls first
Two of the four recalls are airbag-related: wrong seat covers that can block side airbag deployment, and a front passenger airbag that may not inflate. A hybrid-specific recall covers possible loss of stability control, and a fourth involves a front bumper cover that can loosen or fall off. Only nine complaints are on file with NHTSA — unverified owner reports, none involving crashes, fires or injuries — and four of them concern air bags, echoing the recall theme.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether the front seat covers were inspected or replaced under the side-airbag recall
- Get proof the passenger airbag and hybrid stability-control recalls were completed
- Inspect front bumper cover fit and fasteners for gaps or prior reattachment
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander Wrong Seat Covers Block Side Airbags | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota and Lexus stability control may stay switched off | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| Toyota and Lexus front passenger airbag may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota Highlander front bumper cover can loosen or fall off | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
9 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 4 | Yes |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | None found |