01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V128000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- March 5, 2026
- Potential units
- 686,588campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Why it matters: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyotaâs customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Owner notification: September 4, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA 23V720000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- October 26, 2023
- Potential units
- 750,795campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: April 22, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA 22V310000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 6, 2022
- Potential units
- 661campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
Owner notification: June 30, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
NHTSA 22V239000
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Report received
- April 13, 2022
- Potential units
- 458,110campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems.".
Why it matters: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Owner notification: May 27, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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