2023 Toyota Highlander

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 2023 Toyota Highlander

Recall Date Component Summary
1970-01-01 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.”

Remedy:

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.

1970-01-01 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.”

Remedy:

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.

1970-01-01 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.”

Remedy:

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.

2024-06-06 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.”

Remedy:

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.

1970-01-01 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.

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.

2023-12-07 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.”

Remedy:

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.

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99 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2023 Toyota Highlander

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Date Component  
2023-02-14 SERVICE BRAKES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11507296
2023-03-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11511838
2023-04-17 TIRES
ODI Number: 11517377
2023-04-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11517605
2023-05-03 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11520305
2023-05-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11522920
2023-07-07 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11530901
2023-07-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11531857
2023-07-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11531965
2023-07-24 POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11534090
2023-07-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11534843
2023-07-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11535162
2023-07-30 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11535351
2023-08-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11536225
2023-08-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11537146
2023-08-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11539369
2023-08-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11540457
2023-08-25 POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11540745
2023-08-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11540678
2023-08-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11540863
2023-08-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11541007
2023-08-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11541493
2023-09-05 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11542582
2023-09-06 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11542958
2023-09-15 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11544680
2023-09-21 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11545936
2023-09-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11546245
2023-10-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11552184
2023-10-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11552927
2023-11-02 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11553206
2023-11-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11553489
2023-11-28 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11557320
2023-11-28 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11557302
2023-12-01 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11557983
2023-12-05 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11558504
2024-01-05 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11563798
2024-01-06 AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11563886
2024-01-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11563885
2024-01-09 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11564475
2024-01-10 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11564578
2024-01-18 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11566326
2024-01-30 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11568818
2024-02-01 STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11569290
2024-02-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11570115
2024-02-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11570628
2024-02-07 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11570613
2024-02-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11570800
2024-02-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11572782
2024-02-21 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11573232
2024-03-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11575538
2024-03-07 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11575961
2024-03-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11576428
2024-03-14 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11577411
2024-03-19 STEERING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
ODI Number: 11578231
2024-03-25 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11579390
2024-04-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 11580757
2024-04-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11582841
2024-04-22 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11584545
2024-05-05 AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11587043
2024-05-13 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11588525
2024-05-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11590220
2024-05-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11590217
2024-05-28 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11591086
2024-05-29 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11591321
2024-06-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11593367
2024-06-21 TIRES
ODI Number: 11595651
2024-06-22 SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11595873
2024-07-02 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11598207
2024-07-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11598566
2024-07-03 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11598542
2024-07-08 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11600119
2024-07-08 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11600087
2024-07-18 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11603161
2024-07-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11603659
2024-07-26 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11604808
2024-08-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11606299
2024-08-15 POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11608712
2024-08-29 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11611723
2024-09-06 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11613073
2024-09-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11613578
2024-09-12 POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11614241
2024-09-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11614162
2024-09-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11614518
2024-09-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11616455
2024-09-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11617332
2024-10-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11618808
2024-10-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11619170
2024-10-13 TIRES
ODI Number: 11619524
2024-10-31 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11623015
2024-11-03 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11623355
2024-11-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11627662
2024-12-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11628566
2024-12-11 Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
ODI Number: 11630075
2025-01-01 TIRES
ODI Number: 11633530
2025-01-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11634431
2025-02-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11645528
2025-03-06 TIRES
ODI Number: 11646847
2025-03-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11651686
2025-04-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11653064
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0 Investigations for 2023 Toyota Highlander

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

8 Service Alerts for 2023 Toyota Highlander

Date Description
2025-02-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/R

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-02-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/R

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2022 – 2024 model year Tundra and 2023 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P162B87 (Lost Communication with Battery Monitor Module Missing Message) and/or P15AD87 (Active G

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-06 STRUCTURE:BODY

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-06 STRUCTURE:BODY

To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in

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2024-12-06 STRUCTURE:BODY

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-05 STRUCTURE:BODY

Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-03 STRUCTURE:BODY

Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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