Air bagsRecall 20V-633 · Toyota vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 20V-633 covers 3,121 Toyota vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V633000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 47 vehicles were listed as unreachable.