2023 Toyota Highlander: recalls and complaints

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• 26V1280005 Mar 2026Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly / Recliner
• 25V74400030 Oct 2025Back Over Prevention / Display Function
• 25V59500011 Sep 2025Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
• 25V04000029 Jan 2025Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
• 24V54800023 Jul 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
• 24V45200018 Jun 2024Tires
• 24V4190006 Jun 2024Tires
• 23V72000026 Oct 2023Structure / Body / Bumpers
• 23V48000012 Jul 2023Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

1. 26V128000Received 5 Mar 2026. 686,588 units.

   Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly / Recliner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 26TB06 / 26TA06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2026.

2. 25V744000Received 30 Oct 2025. 1,024,407 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Display Function

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Dec 2025.

3. 25V595000Received 11 Sep 2025. 591,377 units.

   Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Dec 2025.

4. 25V040000Received 29 Jan 2025. 1,716 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 25TA02/25LA02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2025.

5. 24V548000Received 23 Jul 2024. 33,848 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

   Report filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24R2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Sep 2024.

6. 24V452000Received 18 Jun 2024. 4,763 units.

   Tires

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.

   Report filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number SET24A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2024.

7. 24V419000Received 6 Jun 2024. 4,869 units.

   Tires

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.

   Report filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24R1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Aug 2024.

8. 23V720000Received 26 Oct 2023. 750,795 units.

   Structure / Body / Bumpers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 23TB12 / 23TA12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2024.

9. 23V480000Received 12 Jul 2023. 152,927 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 23TA08/ 23LA02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 2023.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2023 Toyota Highlander
• All 2023 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash

12

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

12

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

29 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19970
2. 19980
3. 20013
4. 20022
5. 20032
6. 20045
7. 20056
8. 20067
9. 20074
10. 200811
11. 20099
12. 201010
13. 20115
14. 20122
15. 20133
16. 20144
17. 20151
18. 20162
19. 20173
20. 20184
21. 20193
22. 20204
23. 20214
24. 20225
25. 20239
26. 20247
27. 20254
28. 20260

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Highlander?

3,251,290 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Toyota Highlander have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns for the Toyota Highlander, model years 1997 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2023 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2023 Toyota Highlander name most often?

Unknown or Other: 39 of 241 component mentions, or 161.8 per 1,000. For all 2023 vehicles the figure is 109.9 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Toyota Highlander open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.