Buyer's checklist: 4th gen Toyota Highlander 2020–2026

Recalls to ask about 11

Recalls filed for these model years. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.

• Recall 20V1620002020An engine control programming error can cut fuel during stop-and-start driving, and the engine may stall. Ask for proof the recall work was done.¹
• Recall 20V6330002020Wrong front seat covers can stop the seat-mounted side airbag deploying properly. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^1,2
• Recall 22V2390002020–2022Stability control may stay off after a restart if the driver had turned it off. The software is updated. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^2,3,4
• Recall 23V4800002023A weld inside the steering column's spiral cable can fail and disable the driver's airbag. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^5,6
• Recall 23V7200002020–2023The front lower bumper cover can come loose or fall off after a minor knock. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^{1,7,8,5,2,3,4,6}
• Recall 23V8650002020–2021A short circuit in the passenger occupant sensor can stop the passenger airbag deploying. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^1,7,2,3
• Recall 25V0400002023Vehicles not repaired properly under 23V480000 may still have the spiral cable fault that can disable the driver's airbag. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^5,6
• Recall 25V5950002023–2025A software fault at start-up can stop the instrument panel showing speed and the brake and tire pressure warning lights. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^5,9,10
• Recall 25V7440002023–2025A software error can freeze the camera image or leave the screen blank in reverse. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^{5,9,10,6,11,12}
• Recall 25V8720002024–2025The third-row centre seat belt's roof anchor may be fitted at the wrong angle. It is refitted with a new bolt. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^9,10,11,12
• Recall 26V1280002021–2025Second-row seatbacks may not lock in place when adjusted. The recliner return springs are replaced. Ask for proof the recall work was done.^{7,8,5,9,10,3,4,6,11,12}