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Buying a used 2025 Toyota Highlander? Check these 4 recalls first
Only four recalls so far on the 2025 Highlander, but two are rated high: a misaligned third-row center seat belt anchor and second-row seat backs that may fail to lock. The other two involve the instrument cluster not showing speed or warnings and a rearview camera that can freeze. None carry a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. With just nine unverified owner complaints on file, two crashes and one injury among them, the record is still thin and touches speed control, collision avoidance, and electrical.
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 with a dealer that both the seat belt and seat back recalls were performed on this VIN.
- Start the car and confirm the cluster shows speed and warning lights, then check the backup camera.
- Ask whether any driver-assist system has ever activated unexpectedly.
- 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 2025 Toyota Highlander
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander third-row center belt anchor misaligned | Seat Belts | high |
| Toyota Highlander second-row seat backs may not lock | Seats | high |
| Toyota and Lexus dashboard may not show speed or warnings | Electrical System | medium |
| Toyota, Lexus and Subaru rearview camera may freeze | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
9 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |