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Toyota Highlander safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Toyota Highlander since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Toyota Highlander. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
9 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 9 launched 2015 to 2026
  • Most recent 20 April 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/097
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 7 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2023 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Toyota Highlander?

Not every Toyota Highlander is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Toyota Highlander recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2015 to 2026

2023 had the most, with 2. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Toyota Highlander safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’15 1
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 1
’22 1
’23 2
’24 1
’25 2
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Toyota Highlander recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

2nd Seat Spring Replacement on Highlander

Launched 20 April 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/097 Manufacturer ref. 6GG11 (26SD-026)

Defect
For certain vehicles equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seatbacks allow for seatback angle adjustment and locking due to a design change made by the supplier the recliner teeth may not fully engage during seatback adjustment. This could lead to the seatback not remaining in a locked position increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash at higher speeds.
Remedy
Replace the return springs in the recliner assembly with improved ones.
Vehicles affected
17,338 Highlander vehicles
Built
31 Mar 2021 to 1 Nov 2023

2025 2 recalls

Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models

Launched 1 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/466 Manufacturer ref. 5GG61 (25SD-108)

Defect
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Remedy
Reprogram the parking assist ECU.
Vehicles affected
209 Highlander vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2023 to 2 Oct 2025

Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models

Launched 24 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/270 Manufacturer ref. 5GG31 / 25SD-063

Defect
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Remedy
Reprogram or replace the combination meter.
Vehicles affected
209 Highlander vehicles
Built
2 Oct 2022 to 19 Nov 2024

2024 1 recall

2nd Row Rear Seat Back Frame On Certain Toyota Highlander

Launched 4 November 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/388 Manufacturer ref. ZGGA0 (24SD_129)

Defect
On affected vehicles certain points on the ends of the 40% side of the rear seat-back mid-bar may not have been manufactured with a minimum radius.
Remedy
Installation of a protective cover on the second-row rear 40% split seat back frame mid-bar end.
Vehicles affected
1,491 Highlander vehicles
Built
6 Dec 2019 to 12 Jan 2024

2023 2 recalls

On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.

Launched 27 November 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/302 Manufacturer ref. YGG74 (23SD-116)

Defect
On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.
Remedy
Inspect the mounting tabs of the upper front bumper cover for damage if no damage is found modified retention hardware will be fitted. If damage is found the upper and lower front bumper cover will be replaced and modified retention hardware fitted.
Vehicles affected
1,492 Highlander vehicles
Built
6 Dec 2019 to 29 Aug 2023

On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.

Launched 12 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/279 Manufacturer ref. YGG63 (23SD-101)

Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Remedy
The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
27,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Feb 2023 to 24 Apr 2023

2022 1 recall

Specific points on the front seat back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria and do not comply with ECE UNR17

Launched 20 June 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/165 Manufacturer ref. XGG05-22SMD-053

Defect
Certain specific points on the seat-back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria. In this condition these seat-back frames do not comply with ECE UNR17.
Remedy
Modify the seat back frame
Vehicles affected
656 Highlander vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2020 to 10 Jun 2021

2021 1 recall

THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED

Launched 15 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/315 Manufacturer ref. WGG58

Defect
The emergency calling system (eCall) may not function when required.
Remedy
Inspect the emergency calling system and update DCM software. If the DCM is found to be damaged replace it with updated software.
Vehicles affected
26,575 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Nov 2020 to 6 Apr 2021
Also covers

2015 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 1 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/206 Manufacturer ref. TBA

Defect
Affected vehicles are equipped with a driver’s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt
Remedy
Inspect switch and apply coating. If switch indicates signs of malfunction it should be replaced.
Vehicles affected
123,306 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Jun 2005 to 31 Dec 2010

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 9 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Toyota Highlander. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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