The largest private distributor of Toyota automobiles in the world has issued a safety recall for 4,763 units of the 2021 through 2024 Toyota Highlander. Said vehicles feature 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating, which may lead to blowout from overheating.
Affected sport utility vehicles comprise L, LE, and XLE trims. According to Southeast Toyota Distributors, the company received a technical report in May 2024 alleging incorrect load ratings for the 20-inch tires installed on a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The investigation revealed that – indeed – the subject rubber isn't up to snuff.
Affected vehicles were produced in the period between June 1, 2020 and June 12, 2024. Although this mistake has been going on for more than four years now, SET is not aware of any overloading events or crashes. Given the aforementioned, it should be obvious that SET's remedy comes in the form of a set of tires.
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