CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
A short circuit can develop in the occupant classification sensor, which may stop the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard
A minor impact to the front lower bumper cover can cause the cover to come loose or detach during normal driving.
Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart
The electronic stability control software may fail to turn the Vehicle Stability Control system back on when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has turned it off.
Seat Covers May Block Side Air Bag Deployment
Some 2020 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may have incorrect seat trim covers on one or both front seats.
Most common 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
After driving on an interstate and having my foot on the brake - the car jumps forward and accelerates. It has done this for a couple years, and it continues to happen more frequently. Sometimes it just jumps forward when you are driving through town and go to slow down. This seems like a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the front passengerâs and driverâs side top shield assembly and the engine cover under components became detached from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to recover the parts. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the was no reason for the parts to have detached from the vehicle unless there was a crash. The contact emphasized that the parts had detached while driving. The components were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact believed that the repair was
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid questions
Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart; Seat Covers May Block Side Air Bag Deployment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Tires (1), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.