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Buying a used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 4 recalls in this group, addressing stability control that may remain off, an airbag sensor that may block deployment, a second-row seat back that may not lock, and a front bumper cover that may detach. Restraint and seat-locking concerns are central to this record. NHTSA lists 15 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Complaint areas include air bags with 8, structure with 4, electrical system with 1, and service brakes with 1.
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.
- Verify stability control and airbag-sensor recall completion.
- Confirm the second-row seat-back repair and locking operation.
- Verify the bumper recall repair and inspect its attachment.
- 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 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota and Lexus stability control may stay switched off | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| Toyota, Lexus airbag sensor may block deployment | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota Highlander second-row seat back may not lock | Seats | high |
| Toyota Highlander Front Bumper Cover May Detach | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
15 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 | 8 | Yes |
| Structure | 4 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |