2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Safety Overview
The 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Seats:mid/rear assembly:recliner
- Tires
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA HIGHLANDER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and H...
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 26V128000: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles.
Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 24V452000: Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon H...
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:sensor:occupant classification. 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. If ignored, an air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Hig...
A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V720000: A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.