Toyota recalls 2020 Highlander Hybrids with deactivated stability control that may cause crashes. Owners must update software free via dealer by May 27, 2022.
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Toyota is recalling 2020 Highlander Hybrids that may not activate stability control after being disabled by the driver, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software at dealers to fix the issue.
If the driver disables the stability control system and restarts the vehicle, the system may not activate. This violates federal safety standards and could lead to loss of vehicle control during sudden maneuvers.
Owners of 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers who disable stability control may face higher crash risk.
Check for 2020 Highlander Hybrid models. The recall covers vehicles with deactivated stability control that fail to re-enable after restart.
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software for free to fix the stability control issue.
Owners may call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for assistance with the recall.
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control system after the driver disables it and restarts the vehicle, violating federal safety standards.
This recall applies to 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles with deactivated stability control that fail to re-enable after restart.
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software for free. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V239000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 22V239000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
