Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published June 18, 2024
2021 Toyota Highlander Tires Recall: Risk of Crash from Overloaded Tires
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles with tires that may fail due to insufficient load rating, increasing crash risk. Owners must have tires inspected and replaced free of charge.
“2021 Toyota Highlander Tires Recall: Risk of Crash from Overloaded Tires.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80710-2021-toyota-highlander-tires-recall-risk-of-crash-from-overloaded. Based on NHTSA recall #24V452000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V452000).
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC recalled 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander vehicles equipped with tires having an insufficient load rating, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on June 18, 2024. Owners should contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
How to tell if you have it
Toyota Highlander, 2021-2024
What to do
SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
The hazard
Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. GovInfoNow's records show NHTSA has received owner complaints for these models, including reports of crashes and injuries, though these figures cover all problems for the vehicle line.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC has 28 other recalls on record since March 2, 2010. Other recent recalls include a July 6, 2026 recall for an incorrect load label on the 2026 Toyota Tundra and a Dec. 10, 2023 recall for a similar issue on the 2023 Toyota 4Runner.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander has 20-inch tires that were installed with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating. The recall was announced in August 2024.
Brand
Southeast Toyota
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Inspect Tires
Have your tires checked by Southeast Toyota for proper load rating to ensure they meet the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Replace Tires
If your tires are found to have an insufficient load rating, they will be replaced free of charge by Southeast Toyota.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 59 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Southeast Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Southeast Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V452000 — Southeast Toyota 2021 Toyota Highlander Tires Recall: Risk of Crash from Overloaded Tires
Hello,
I own a 2021 Toyota Highlander Tires Recall: Risk of Crash from Overloaded Tires that is covered by recall 24V452000 from Southeast Toyota.
The official recall notice states: SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
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.
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.
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