Calling all owners of 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander L, LE, and XLE models with 20-inch tires! Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) has uncovered a potential safety hazard affecting your vehicle.
A study conducted in May 2024 found a discrepancy between the tires’ load rating and the Highlander’s weight capability. This could lead to tire overheating and increase the risk of blowouts.
Thankfully, despite the recall being in effect for a while, there haven’t been any reported accidents or overloading incidents.
To address this concern, SET will be proactively replacing the faulty tires with ones that meet the vehicle’s specifications, free of charge.
Additionally, they’ll provide updated tire information placards to ensure you have accurate details about your Highlander’s capabilities.
The TNGA-K platform in 2020, the Highlander has sold over 225,000 units in the US in just the last year and a quarter. While the RAV4 remains Toyota’s best-seller, the Highlander holds its own against strong truck competition.
Last year, it narrowly missed outselling the Ram P/U series of trucks. A key change for 2024 was the replacement of the 3.5-liter V6 with a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The Highlander also offers a hybrid option with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
Starting at $39,270 for the gasoline version and $40,970 for the hybrid, the Highlander caters to a variety of buyer preferences with seven trim levels to choose from.
