Plano, TX – November 9, 2023 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 750,795 SUVs whose front bumpers and surrounding plastic trims may fall off and create an obstacle for other motorists, upping the risk of a crash and injury.
The following vehicles are affected by this recall:
- 2020 – 2023 Toyota Highlander
- 2020 – 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Recall summary
The front bumper covers on affected SUVs have upper and lower sections which are held together with a series of retaining tabs. Some of these tabs may break “during normal operation.”
If this happens, the lower bumper section may separate and cause other pieces of plastic trim fastened to the bumper’s lower section to fly off as well.
Recall risks
For the risks of this recall, please see this article about a similar Mercedes-Benz recall.
Other Toyota recalls
Some of these SUVs may have been affected by a recall from May 2023 caused by an inoperable stability control system, as reported.
On a separate note, in August 2023, Toyota recalled over 43,000 luxury Toyota and Lexus hybrid SUVs because of the risk fire, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will replace the bumper section and install upgraded retaining hardware if there is damage. If no damage is noticeable, the existing retaining tabs will be replaced with a sturdier version.
All repairs will be conducted free of charge.
Owners should receive letters with more information between December 11, 2023 and December 25, 2023.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Toyota fly-away bumper recall affects approximately three-quarters of a million SUVs. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
