CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Toyota Highlander has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 322 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (127 reports).
2020 Toyota Highlander 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.
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.
Engine May Stall During Stop-and-Restart, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2020 Toyota Highlander vehicles with the 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine may have an engine control unit (ECU) programming error.
Most common 2020 Toyota Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 322 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 127 |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Service Brakes | 39 |
| Structure | 32 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
What owners report
Premature transmission failure with the only option to replace to rectify the issue. Toyota refuses to assist with any portion of the cost even though there are TSB's published noting the ongoing premature transmission failures. Toyota corporate cited routine maintenance not being done at a Toyota dealership as their reasoning for refusal to help and when asked if it was required to only use Toyota dealerships for routine maintenance, they stated that "they can't tell me to ONLY use Toyota but that it was the deciding factor." The cost is close to $10,000 which is catastrophic for most working families. There were no warning lights on the dashboard. Just the distinct high pitch whining sound
Thanks for your service, which is much appreciated. I had a terrifying experience with my 2020 Toyota Hylander Hybrid on XXX. I was traveling slowly on the right Eastbound lane of [XXX] trying to exit onto [XXX], when a car suddey merged from my left, near my front bumper. I put on my brakes with enough room to spare to avoid a collision, however the Hylander overrode my controls, slammed on the brakes with a squeal of my tires, stopped my car completely, started doing a slow, repeating beep, and wouldn't move, though the engine was running. This left my husband and I in an active freeway lane with cars traveling in front of us, to the side of us, and coming up behind us, at 65-70 mph.,
My bumper detached from the vehicle on two separate occasions on the freeway. I learned about he bumper recall and brought it to Right Toyota Scottsdale (AZ), my local dealer. Right Toyota failed to follow Toyota's explicit recall protocol to replace the damaged bumper and only installed the upgraded hardware after the bumper had already completely detached. By slapping the hardware on the compromised plastic, they performed an incomplete repair that violates Toyota's legally binding instructions filed with federal regulations. They refused to replace the physically compromised bumper structure during the 23TA12 recall remedy. The dealer actively short-cutting a safety recall. Furthermore, t
We were behind a vehicle that had come to a rolling stop because the vehicle in front of him had hit the person in front of him , we were going about 25 miles per hour and about 2 car lengths from him . I applied the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop . It was as if I did not press the brakes at all. We rearended the person in front of us . The person behind us hit us as well . It was like we were on ice but we were not .
⢠What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The UA80 8-speed automatic transmission assembly (specifically internal mechanical wear resulting from front carrier assembly bearing degradation/torque converter heat buildup). No, the component and the contaminated transmission fluid are currently being replaced at the dealership. ⢠How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The severe mechanical wear and metal-on-metal degradation inside the transmission create an imminent hazard where the vehicle can experience sudden slipping, severe hesitation, or a complete, unexpected loss of motive power while traveling at highway
2020 Toyota Highlander questions
Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Toyota Highlander: Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Seat Covers May Block Side Air Bag Deployment; Engine May Stall During Stop-and-Restart, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 322 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (127), Unknown Or Other (46), Service Brakes (39).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Toyota Highlander 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.