Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 20V633000 · announced October 14, 2020 · filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 3,121 units affected

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.

The risk

Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB14 / 20TA14.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Toyota Highlander
• 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.