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2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Mar 5, 2026

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Toyota Highlander Hybrid average of 4.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electronic Stability Control (esc) › Control Module › Software, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V128000

Seats › Mid/rear Assembly › Recliner

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Mar 5, 2026

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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, anticipated August 27, 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 26TB06 and 26TA06.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V865000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Dec 20, 2023

What is recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Safety consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V720000

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Oct 26, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V239000

Electronic Stability Control (esc) › Control Module › Software

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Apr 13, 2022

What is recalled

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety consequence

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Toyota Highlander Hybrid model years

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2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology