NHTSA Safety Recalls
Toyota Highlander Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2001 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 25 model years (2001–2025) the Toyota Highlander has 125 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2008 with 13; the cleanest is 2015 with 2.
- Model years
- 25
- Total recalls
- 125
- Worst year
- 2008
- Cleanest year
- 2015
2001–2025
13 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
What gets recalled most on the Toyota Highlander
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER13
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL9
- TIRES7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE5
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP5
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS5
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS4
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER4
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.