2020 Toyota Highlander Recalls
4 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2020 Toyota Highlander — components, risks, and free remedies, plus how to check your exact VIN.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 4 safety recalls recorded in the U.S. NHTSA database affecting the air bags, fuel system, gasoline, structure. Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by franchised Toyota dealers, regardless of the vehicle's age or warranty status. Enter your 17-character VIN to confirm which of these apply to your exact vehicle and whether the remedy has already been performed.
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2020 Toyota Highlander recalls (NHTSA)
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
20V633000 |
AIR BAGS | 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. | 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. |
20V162000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 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. | 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. |
23V720000 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 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. | 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. |
23V865000 |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 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. | 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. |
Source: U.S. NHTSA recalls database. Recalls apply to specific build dates/batches — decode your VIN to confirm which apply to your exact vehicle. Last updated .
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How do I check if my 2020 Toyota Highlander has an open recall?
NHTSA tracks recalls by VIN, because a recall usually applies only to specific production dates and component batches — not every 2020 Toyota Highlander. Decode your 17-character VIN on VinSnap (or NHTSA's own VIN lookup) to see exactly which recalls apply to your vehicle and whether the free remedy has already been completed.
Are recall repairs free on a 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Yes. Under U.S. law, safety-recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised Toyota dealers, regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or warranty status. You should not be charged for parts or labour on an open safety recall.
What should I do if my 2020 Toyota Highlander has an open safety recall?
Contact a franchised Toyota dealer with your VIN and book the free recall repair. If the recall is marked "Park It" or "Park Outside", follow that guidance immediately. Keep your contact details current with the manufacturer so recall notices reach you.