TOYOTA 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Brand
TOYOTA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER vehicles due to seats issues. Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026