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Buying a used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid? Check these 4 recalls first
Recalls repeat the 2020 hybrid's front passenger airbag inflation defect and the possible loss of stability control, and add second-row seat backs that may not lock — a concern for anyone regularly carrying rear passengers. A bumper cover that can loosen rounds out the list. Fifteen complaints were filed with NHTSA, unverified owner reports showing no crashes, fires or injuries; air bags (8) and structure (4) dominate, tracking the recalled areas fairly closely.
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.
- Latch and tug each second-row seat back to confirm it locks upright
- Verify the passenger airbag and hybrid stability-control recall repairs by VIN
- Look for a loose, misaligned or previously reattached front bumper cover
- 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 and Lexus front passenger airbag may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota Highlander second-row seat backs may not lock | Seats | high |
| Toyota Highlander front bumper cover can loosen or fall off | 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 |