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2023 Toyota Highlander Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Toyota Highlander has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 189 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA also files the 2023 Toyota Highlander separately as Highlander Hybrid — 6 recall campaigns.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Toyota Highlander, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2023 Toyota Highlander owner complaints

Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Highlander, describing incidents dated December 20, 2022 to October 16, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Unknown or Other 39 complaints
  • Structure 32 complaints
  • Engine 28 complaints
  • Seats 21 complaints
  • Power Train 20 complaints
  • Service Brakes 20 complaints

Of the 189 complaints on file, 12 report a crash; across all 189 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11772589 · Filed

    Recall has not been fixed in a timely manner.

  • ODI #11772322 · Filed

    While depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of braking force, followed by a momentary forward surge/lunge before the friction brakes engaged.

  • ODI #11771686 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V128000 (Seats); however, the parts required for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for another recall repair but was not serviced for the subject…

Read all 189 complaints

Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock

NHTSA #26V128000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly — Recliner · NHTSA notice

Reported March 5, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 686,588 vehicles

Repair completion: 3.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 26TB06 / 26TA06 · Owners notified September 4, 2026

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #25V744000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice

Reported October 30, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 1,024,407 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 25TB13/25LB06/WRE25 · Owners notified December 5, 2025 · Vehicles built October 7, 2022 – October 7, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Instrument Panel Failure

NHTSA #25V595000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported September 11, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 591,377 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 5, 2025 · Vehicles built starting June 6, 2022 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #25V040000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice

Reported January 29, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 1,716 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 25TA02/25LA02 · Owners notified March 17, 2025

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #24V548000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported July 23, 2024 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 33,848 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 24R2 · Owners notified September 16, 2024

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Tires with Insufficient Load Rating/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #24V452000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported June 18, 2024 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,763 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET24A · Owners notified August 16, 2024 · Vehicles built June 1, 2020 – June 12, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Insufficient Load Rating on Tires/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #24V419000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported June 6, 2024 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,869 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 24R1 · Owners notified August 8, 2024 · Vehicles built February 8, 2022 – May 6, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Front Bumper Assembly May Detach

NHTSA #23V720000 · Structure — Body — Bumpers · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 750,795 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 23TB12 / 23TA12 · Owners notified April 22, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #23V480000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice

Reported July 12, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 152,927 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 23TA08/ 23LA02 · Owners notified September 8, 2023

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Toyota Highlander model years

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