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2021 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

4

4 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.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2026101 · manufacturer campaign SRC RL9

5 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: Highlander 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash.

Why it matters

A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.

39,897 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 95% of 155 2021 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 2021 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Toyota Highlander get?
NRCan rates the 2021 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 2021 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.