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2020 Toyota Highlander recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Highlander, filed between March 19, 2020 and December 20, 2023. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 23V865000 | December 20, 2023 | Air bags: occupant classification |
| 23V720000 | October 26, 2023 | Structure: bumpers |
| 20V633000 | October 14, 2020 | Air bags |
| 20V162000 | March 19, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery |
Air bags: occupant classification (23V865000)
Filed December 20, 2023
What is wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
What could happen. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Structure: bumpers (23V720000)
Filed October 26, 2023
What is wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
What could happen. A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Air bags (20V633000)
Filed October 14, 2020
What is wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
What could happen. Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB14 / 20TA14.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery (20V162000)
Filed March 19, 2020
What is wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.
What could happen. Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2020 Toyota Highlander may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Toyota dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Toyota may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Toyota customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Highlander
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (7)
- 2023 (9)
- 2022 (5)
- 2021 (4)
- 2019 (3)
- 2018 (5)
- 2017 (4)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (2)
- 2014 (5)
- 2013 (3)
- 2012 (2)
- 2011 (5)
- 2010 (10)
- All years
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2020 Toyota Highlander recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2020 Toyota Highlander free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Toyota dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2020 Toyota Highlander was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.