Recall homework
There are 9 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2023 Toyota Highlander
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
9 Total recalls
Mar 5, 2026 Latest recall date
154 Complaint reports
$2,282 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
The useful question is not just whether this page has records. It is what those records should make you verify before money changes hands.
Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention unknown or other, structure, service brakes. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Service bulletin signal
147 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
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Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2023 Toyota Highlander?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to unknown or other, structure, service brakes?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 2 tested variants of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD Default | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Highlander have?
Verify with official VIN lookup9 official recalls on record for the 2023 Toyota Highlander. 46 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: March 5, 2026
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V128000 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. | A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06. | Mar 2026 | |
| 25V744000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." | A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25. | Oct 2025 | 2026-1 |
| 25V595000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. | An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. | Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05. | Sep 2025 | 2026-1 |
| 25V040000 | STEERING:COLUMN | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." | A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. | Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02. | Jan 2025 | 2026-1 |
| 24V548000 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." | A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. | GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2. | Jul 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V452000 | TIRES | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." | Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. | SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A. | Jun 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V419000 | TIRES | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." | Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. | GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1. | Jun 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 23V720000 | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 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. | A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. | Oct 2023 | 2026-1 |
| 23V480000 | STEERING:COLUMN | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." | A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash. | Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02. | Jul 2023 | 2025-2 |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2023 Toyota Highlander?
Official records show 147 manufacturer communications on record for the 2023 Toyota Highlander.
1 warranty 14 service campaigns 0 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2020 – 2024 model year Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the air conditioner does not cool due to a leak and/or corrosion in the rear underbody air conditioner tube and accessory assembly. The anti-corrosion material has been updated to reduce the possibility of this condition. | 11031158 |
| Feb 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. | 11029896 |
| Jan 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. | 11028712 |
| Jan 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing extended coverage under this Customer Support Program for repairs related to excessive corrosion to the wire harness connections at the Rear Motor Generator. Excessive corrosion can cause AM Radio Static during certain drive cycles, or the vehicle may not start. | 11028711 |
| Nov 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2020 – 2023 model year Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Power Back Door (PBD) will not open or close and/or stops moving while opening or closing. A modified PBD unit assembly is available to address these conditions. | 11026318 |
| Nov 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Mirai, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia versions earlier than version 2230. | 11026306 |
| Sep 2025 | Service Campaign | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. Excessive corrosion could cause AM Radio Static during certain driving cycles, or the vehicle may not start. | 11024098 |
| Sep 2025 | Service Campaign | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially enter the HV Floor Underwire connector housing and could cause corrosion over time. Excessive corrosion could cause AM Radio Static during certain driving cycles, or the vehicle may not start. | 11024096 |
| Sep 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 - 2024 RAV4 HV (AWD), 2021- 2024 RAV4 PRIME, 2020-2024 HIGHLANDER HV (AWD), 2021-2024 VENZA HV, 2023-2024 CROWN HV VEHICLES | 11024097 |
| Sep 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 - 2024 RAV4 HV (AWD) 2021- 2024 RAV4 PRIME 2020-2024 HIGHLANDER HV (AWD) 2021-2024 VENZA HV 2023-2024 CROWN HV | 11024090 |
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Highlander complaints?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27
STRUCTURE 25
SERVICE BRAKES 9
ENGINE 8
AIR BAGS 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
SEATS 5
TIRES 5
POWER TRAIN 4
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4
154 total complaints on record
How much does the 2023 Toyota Highlander cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $2,282 $190/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 23.7 MPG
Energy used 507 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal
Assumptions: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)
370 g/mi CO2Fuel score 5/10Smog 7/10