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2023 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

7

6 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

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025594 · manufacturer campaign SRC RK9 / SRC RL2

30 October 2025

Transport Canada lists: 600 2022–2025 · 700 2022–2025 · Es 300 2023–2025 · Es 350 2023–2025 · and 21 more

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a panoramic view monitor system.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the parking assist ECU software.

99,178 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025469 · manufacturer campaign SRC RK3 / SRC RK4

11 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: LS 2024–2025 · RX 500 2025 · TX 2024 · Camry 2025 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the combination meter in the instrument panel not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch display.

Why it matters

Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the combination meter software. Alternatively, certain eligible vehicles will be sent a wireless over-the-air software update, which you can install yourself. For certain vehicles, the dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the combination meter.

70,480 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025242 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF2

6 May 2025

Transport Canada lists: Corolla 2023 · Highlander 2023 · Tacoma 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering wheel spiral cable assembly could disconnect. If this happens, the airbag (SRS) warning lamp would turn on, and the driver-front airbag wouldn't work in a crash. This may also cause the horn or other steering wheel-mounted controls not to work properly. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2023-386. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

Why it matters

An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury 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 the production date of the spiral cable assembly, and replace it if necessary.

7,441 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025037 · manufacturer campaign SRC RJ5

29 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: Corolla 2023 · Highlander 2023 · Tacoma 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the inspection completed by a Toyota dealer during recall SRC RF2 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-386) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second inspection is required. On certain vehicles, the steering wheel spiral cable assembly could disconnect. If this happens, the airbag (SRS) warning lamp would turn on, and the driver-front airbag wouldn't work in a crash. This may also cause the horn or other steering wheel-mounted controls not to work properly.

Why it matters

An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury 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 the production date of the spiral cable assembly, and replace it if necessary.

31 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance 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
1 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023386 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF2

12 July 2023

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Corolla 2023 · Highlander 2023 · Tacoma 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering wheel spiral cable assembly could disconnect. If this happens, the airbag (SRS) warning lamp would turn on, and the driver-front airbag wouldn't work in a crash. This may also cause the horn or other steering wheel-mounted controls not to work properly.

Why it matters

An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury 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 the production date of the spiral cable assembly, and replace it if necessary.

7,018 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 79% of 193 2023 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 2023 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2023 Toyota Highlander, of which 6 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Toyota Highlander get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Toyota Highlander at 6.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 156 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 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.