CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS; SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2020 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may have incorrect seat trim covers on one or both front seats. These covers can keep the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
If the side air bag does not deploy correctly in a crash, the risk of injury increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked.
Toyota will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as needed, at no cost to you. The recall began December 11, 2020. You can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall numbers 20TB14 / 20TA14), and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Highlander | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2020 |