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Buying a used 2023 Toyota Highlander? Check these 9 recalls first
The 2023 Highlander has 9 recalls in this group, spanning steering-related airbag disablement, underrated tires, missing instrument-panel warnings, second-row seat locking, bumper-cover detachment, camera freezing, and an incorrect accessory weight label. Airbag and warning-display issues stand out; tire ratings, seat operation, and labels offer direct inspection points. NHTSA lists 190 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 39 unknown or other, 32 structure, 28 engine, and 21 service brakes. These categories also warrant targeted service-history questions.
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 applicable steering/airbag and instrument-panel recall repairs.
- Check tire ratings, second-row locking, and the accessory weight label.
- Confirm bumper and camera recall work; review engine and brake records.
- 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 2023 Toyota Highlander
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota, Lexus: Steering Cable May Disable Air Bag | Steering | high |
| Toyota Highlander Blackout Package Tires Underrated | Tires | high |
| Toyota Highlander Accessory Tires Rated Too Low | Tires | high |
| Toyota And Lexus Steering Defect Disables Airbag | Steering | high |
| Toyota Instrument Panel May Fail To Show Warnings | Electrical System | high |
| Toyota Highlander second-row seat back may not lock | Seats | high |
| Toyota Highlander Front Bumper Cover May Detach | Structure | medium |
| Toyota, Lexus and Subaru rearview camera may freeze | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Toyota accessory weight label may show wrong numbers | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
192 complaints filed for this model year, including 12 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 12 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 32 | Yes |
| Engine | 28 | None found |
| Seats | 23 | Yes |
| Brakes | 21 | None found |
| Power Train | 20 | None found |
| Fuel System | 16 | None found |