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Buying a used 2020 Toyota Highlander? Check these 4 recalls first
Two high-severity airbag recalls anchor this year: seat covers that can block side airbag deployment, and a front passenger airbag that may not inflate. Medium items cover a V6 that may stall after auto stop-start and a bumper cover that can loosen or fall off. Of 311 complaints filed with NHTSA — unverified owner reports including 15 crashes and 20 injuries — powertrain (124) leads, with 32 air bag reports echoing the recalled systems.
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 seat covers were inspected or replaced under the side-airbag recall
- On a V6, test auto stop-start repeatedly in traffic for stalling on restart
- Confirm the passenger airbag recall was completed and check bumper cover fit
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander Wrong Seat Covers Block Side Airbags | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota and Lexus front passenger airbag may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota Highlander V6 may stall after auto stop-start | Fuel System, Gasoline | medium |
| Toyota Highlander front bumper cover can loosen or fall off | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
311 complaints filed for this model year, including 15 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 20 injuries. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 124 | None found |
| Brakes | 39 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 32 | Yes |
| Structure | 29 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 19 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 17 | None found |