Recall 24V452 affects 4,763 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander vehicles with insufficiently rated 20-inch accessory tires. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 4,763 2021-2024 Highlander SUVs because some 20-inch accessory tires were installed with a load rating below the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating. An overloaded tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash, and Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tires on the 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander carry the vehicle's weight and keep the tread loaded correctly as the SUV accelerates, turns, and brakes. Each tire has a load rating, which is the weight that tire is built to support. Toyota dealers and service desks use that rating along with the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating to confirm the tire is appropriate for the vehicle.
On affected Highlander L, LE, and XLE vehicles, Southeast Toyota installed 20-inch accessory tires with a load rating too low for the Highlander's axle rating. That mismatch means the tire is not rated for the load the vehicle is designed to place on it. It also means the vehicle does not meet FMVSS 110, the federal standard for tire selection and rims.
The load rating problem is not something an owner can see by looking at the tire from a distance. If tire pressure drops below the warning threshold, the tire pressure warning system will turn on a warning light.
Who's affected?
The affected list spans 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Highlander SUVs, with tires listed as the component for each model year.
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | tire |
|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota Highlander | tire |
| 2024 Toyota Highlander | tire |
| 2022 Toyota Highlander | tire |
| Units affected | 4,763 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander SUV is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Tires with too low a load rating can be overloaded, fail, and increase the risk of a crash. A tire pressure warning light means the vehicle has detected low tire pressure, so slow down and have the tires checked promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free tire and information-placard inspection.
- Ask the dealer to replace any tires with the wrong load rating and update the information placard as needed.
- Bring the recall notice if one was mailed. If not, reference recall number 24V452 when you call.
- Avoid carrying heavy loads until the dealer confirms the tires and placard match the Highlander's load requirements.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician inspects the 20-inch accessory tires and the tire information placard. If the tires or placard do not match the required load rating information, the dealer replaces them free of charge under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2024. If you already paid for a related tire or placard repair before the recall notice, the owner letter includes a contact number to ask SET about reimbursement eligibility and documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 18, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 19, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 16, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 16, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 16, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V452?
Recall 24V452 covers 4,763 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander vehicles with 20-inch accessory tires that have an insufficient load rating for the vehicle. The tires can be overloaded and fail, increasing crash risk. Toyota dealers will inspect and replace the tires and information placard for free as needed.
What should I do if my 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Highlander is included in recall 24V452. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the tire and placard inspection. Reference recall number 24V452 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost. For recall 24V452, Toyota dealers will inspect the 20-inch accessory tires and replace the tires and information placard free of charge when replacement is needed.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire overload and failure. The affected 20-inch accessory tires have an insufficient load rating for the Highlander's Gross Axle Weight Rating, which can cause the tires to fail and increase crash risk. The repair path is a free dealer inspection and replacement as needed.
When will Toyota notify owners about recall 24V452?
Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2024. If you bought the Highlander used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is included, then call a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall number 24V452.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V452000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-866-405-4226 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V452 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V452000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →