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Toyota Highlander Recall 23V720: Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard

NHTSA campaign 23V720, reported October 26, 2023, 750,795 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A minor impact to the front lower bumper cover can cause the cover to come loose or detach during normal driving. The affected parts can then become a road hazard for other drivers.

A detached front bumper cover can increase the risk of a crash. If your vehicle is affected, Toyota dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as needed, at no cost to you. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. You can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions about this recall.

To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or ask an authorized Toyota dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V720Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Problem
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.
Risk
A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Affected vehicles

Toyota Highlander2020202120222023
Toyota Highlander Hybrid2020202120222023