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2020 Toyota Highlander

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

6.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,077

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023684 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF9 / SRC RG1

20 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: Es 250 2021 · Es 300 2020–2021 · Es 350 2020–2021 · RX 350 2020–2021 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on the instrument panel and the airbag indicator light would display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the OCS sensor.

99,965 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2023574 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF7

26 October 2023

Transport Canada lists: Highlander 2020–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front lower bumper cover may not be attached properly. As a result, if there is a minor impact to the front bumper, the lower bumper cover, engine under cover, and the fender liners could separate from the vehicle while driving.

Why it matters

Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front bumper cover and secure it. If damage is found, the dealer will also replace the upper and/or lower front bumper cover(s).

50,501 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022179 · manufacturer campaign SRC RD6 (Toyota) / SRC RD7 (Lexus)

13 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: 600 2022 · NX 300 2022 · NX 450 2022 · Highlander 2020–2022 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, the vehicle stability control (VSC) system may not switch on when the ignition is restarted. This can happen if the driver manually turns off the VSC, depresses the brake pedal, and then turns off and restarts the vehicle while continuously depressing the brake pedal. Canadian regulations require the stability control system to be active each time that you start the vehicle.

Why it matters

A stability control system that is switched off could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the skid control ECU software.

41,084 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020480 · manufacturer campaign SRC RB2

14 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: Highlander 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, one or both of the front seats may have an incorrect trim cover installed. This could prevent the front seat-mounted side airbags from inflating properly in a crash.

Why it matters

An airbag that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front seat trim covers. They will be replaced, as necessary.

248 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020111 · manufacturer campaign SRC RA5

19 March 2020

Transport Canada lists: Highlander 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine stop-start system may not work properly and could cause the engine to stall while driving. If this happens, a warning chime will sound and multiple warning lights would turn on to let the driver know that the engine has stopped.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the engine control unit (ECU) software.

3,960 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 94% of 131 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
156 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Toyota Highlander get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Toyota Highlander at 6.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 156 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Toyota Highlander for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,077 in fuel, producing roughly 3,095 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.