CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).
2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles have a defect in which the second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position when adjusted.
Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse
Certain 2022 and 2023 Lexus vehicles, including LX, NX, NX Hybrid, ES, ES Hybrid, LS, and LS Hybrid models, may have a software error that causes the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen while the vehicle is in reverse.
Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash
A connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may not be welded properly, so it can separate and turn off the driver's air bag.
Load capacity label may show wrong added weight
Certain 2023 Toyota vehicles equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States Toyota (GST) may have a load carrying capacity modification label that shows inaccurate added weight values.
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.
Driver's air bag may be disabled, raising injury risk in a crash
A weld inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficient, so the electrical connection can separate.
Most common 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V128000 (Seats); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle surged forward and accelerated before coming to a stop. The failure occurred intermittently; however, the failure seemed most pronounced while decelerating from highway speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was informed of the failure; however, the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was a hesitation, and the vehicle surged forward before coming to a stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware of TSB 0059/23, NHTSA ID Number: 10244133 (Electrical System, Air Bags, Service Brakes) for the 2021 - 2022 Toyota Highlander. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake failure. The contact was informed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced; however, the dealer confirmed that the year, make, and model were not included in the TSB. The dealer attempted to update the brake actuator module according to the TS
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle struck a bird and the lower front bumper assembly detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the lower bumper assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure). The VIN was included, and the parts were available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid questions
Does the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse; Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash; Load capacity label may show wrong added weight; Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Unknown Or Other (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.