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2022 Toyota Highlander Recall List

5 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, affecting structure & body, suspension, wheels & tires, and other. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Toyota dealer.

Recall campaigns
5
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Mar 5, 2026
Owner complaints
249

All 2022 Toyota Highlander recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 26V128000Mar 5, 2026Structure & Body686,588 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly:recliner

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 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. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

  2. NHTSA 24V452000Jun 18, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,763 vehicles

    Tires

    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.

  3. NHTSA 24V419000Jun 6, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,869 vehicles

    Tires

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. 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 may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.

  4. NHTSA 23V720000Oct 26, 2023Structure & Body750,795 vehicles

    Structure:body:bumpers

    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.

  5. NHTSA 22V310000May 6, 2022Other661 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, covering structure & body, suspension, wheels & tires, and other.
Are 2022 Toyota Highlander recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 26V128000, reported Mar 5, 2026, concerning the structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.