Toyota recall: Seats
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 could happen
Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Highlander 2020
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V633000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 14, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 11, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,121
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats; Air bags
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Seats Mar 5, 2026
- Toyota recall: Seat belts Dec 17, 2025
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.