What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020480
- Recall date
- 14 October 2020
- Make
- Toyota
- Models
- Highlander, Highlander Hybrid
- Model years
- 2020
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Airbag
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 248
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn 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. rnrnSafety Risk: rnAn airbag that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnToyota 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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020480.