2021 TOYOTA Highlander

VIN: 5TDXBRCH7MS016374

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🚗 Vehicle Identity
Year 2021
Make TOYOTA
Model Highlander
Trim Limited
Series AXUH78L
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body Style Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors 5
🔧 Engine & Performance
Cylinders 4
Engine Model A25A-FXS, 5NM+4NM
Horsepower 186.00
Fuel Type Gasoline
Electrification Strong HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
⚙️ Drivetrain
Drive Type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Speeds 8
Wheel Base (in) 112.20
GVWR Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Wheel Size (front) 20
Wheel Size (rear) 20
🏭 Manufacturing
Manufacturer TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC.
Plant City PRINCETON
Plant State INDIANA
Plant Country UNITED STATES (USA)
🛡️ Safety Systems
ABS Standard
ESC Standard
TPMS Direct
Front Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags All Rows
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⚠️ Safety Recalls (4)

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS #23V720000

Issue: 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.

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.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION #23V865000

Issue: 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. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

TIRES #24V452000

Issue: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER #26V128000

Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

Risk: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

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