NHTSA recall 20V633000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 20V633000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 20TB14 / 20TA14 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Reported | 2020-10-14 |
| Owners notified | 2020-12-11 |
| Component | SEATS; AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 3121 |
| Part numbers | 71100-0E660, 71100-0E650, 71100-0E540, 71100-0E530, 71100-0E520, 71200-0E860, 71200-0E740, 71200-0E690, 71200-0E680, 71200-0E660 |
| Report | Annual report 3, for 2024 quarter 4 to 2025 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2025-10-15 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 3121 |
| Reported remedied | 3071 (98%) |
| Reported unreachable | 1 |
| Reported removed | 7 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
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.
| 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | |
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| 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TSB005923 | 2023-10-16. Service bulletin. TSB: Some drivers of 2020 ? 2022 model year Highlander Hybrid vehicles may be sensitive to the momentary transition from regenerative braking to hydraulic braking under certain driving conditions, such as while driving downhill, or turning with light brake pedal application. The brake actuator control module can be updated to improve brake feeling for this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
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| TSB003220 | 2023-10-16. Service bulletin. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate. |
| T-SB-0094-21 Rev | 2022-12-19. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| T-SB-0008-22 | 2022-03-14. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?The fuel gauge displays less than full when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. ?The total amount of fuel dispensed while refueling is less than expected when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. ?The Low Fuel warning light illuminates sooner than expected. Additionally, the distance to empty mileage displayed in the Multi-Information Display (MID) may be less than expected. To address these concerns an updated fuel tank, fuel gauge bracket, and fuel sender gauge assembly were developed. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address these conditions |
| T-SB-0012-21 Rev | 2022-03-14. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition |
| Toyota Safety Re | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| T-SB-0012-21 | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.