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Buying a used 2020 Toyota Highlander? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2020 Highlander has 4 recalls in this group, involving seat trim obstructing a side airbag, an airbag sensor potentially preventing deployment, fuel programming that may stall the engine, and front bumper-cover detachment. Airbag operation and stalling stand out alongside the exterior attachment issue. Its 311 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 124 power train, 39 service brakes, and 32 air bags. Recall documentation and records addressing drivetrain or braking symptoms deserve separate review.
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 completion of applicable seat-trim and airbag-sensor recalls.
- Confirm the fuel-programming repair and ask about stalling or shifting issues.
- Check bumper-cover repair records and brake-service history.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlander seat trim can block side airbag | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota, Lexus airbag sensor may block deployment | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota Highlander Fuel Programming Error May Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | medium |
| Toyota Highlander Front Bumper Cover May Detach | 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 |