Vehicle recall 20V633000 · October 14, 2020
Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V633000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 14, 2020
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20TB14 / 20TA14
- Owner notification
- December 11, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,121
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats; Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Highlander (2020): 2020
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2020): 2020
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