2022 Toyota Highlander Front Bumper Covers May Detach During Operation
Toyota is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because the front bumper covers may come loose or detach during normal operation, potentially becoming a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving bumper cover detachment that can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. However, no injuries or property damage have been reported. Per the severity rubric, when the source states no illnesses/injuries reported and the hazard is theoretical, the score is at most 3.
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2020-2023 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles due to defects in the front bumper covers.
During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may cause the upper or lower bumper cover to come loose or detach from the vehicle. A detached bumper cover can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
This recall affects approximately 750,795 vehicles across model years 2020 through 2023. Owners should contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a repair. Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as needed at no charge. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Bumper Assembly
- Affected units
- 750,795
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- HIGHLANDER
- HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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