Toyota Highlander Recall R/2023/302: On Affected Vehicles Minor Impact To The Lower Front Bumper Cover Could Break The Mounting…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 27 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 1,492
- vehicles in the UK
- YGG74 (23SD-116)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Highlander vehicles built between 6 December 2019 and 29 August 2023. Minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving. The dealer will inspect the mounting tabs of the upper front bumper cover for damage if no damage is found modified retention hardware will be fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving. Defect: On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.� Remedy: Inspect the mounting tabs of the upper front bumper cover for damage if no damage is found modified retention hardware will be fitted. If damage is found the upper and lower front bumper cover will be replaced and modified retention hardware fitted.�
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.,.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the mounting tabs of the upper front bumper cover for damage if no damage is found modified retention hardware will be fitted.
Are You Affected?
Highlander built between 6 December 2019 and 29 August 2023 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,492 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code YGG74 (23SD-116) or the DVSA reference R/2023/302. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2023/298 on 20 Nov 2023, for affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop…. The one launched after it was R/2023/333 on 18 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a…. You can also see every Toyota recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/302, launched 27 November 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.