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NHTSA Recall 23V720000: Bumpers (structure)

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 750,795 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Toyota Highlander.

750,795
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (April 22)
NHTSA campaign23V720000
Manufacturer campaign23TB12 / 23TA12
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report receivedOctober 26, 2023
Owner notificationApril 22, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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 risk

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

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V720000

Make and modelModel years
Toyota Highlander2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Toyota Highlander Hybrid2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.