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2021 TOYOTA Highlander VIN Decode
VIN: 5TDGZRBH1MS535059
VIN 5TDGZRBH1MS535059 decodes as a 2021 TOYOTA Highlander, a sport utility vehicle, built in Princeton, UNITED STATES (USA). This free VinWhere page shows the factory decode — year, make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, fuel type, and assembly location — plus window-sticker availability and the NHTSA safety recalls reported for this year, make, and model. Vehicle data only: no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.
Free VIN decode result
- Year
- 2021
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- Highlander
- Trim
- XLE
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Drive type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Built in
- Princeton, UNITED STATES (USA)
Window sticker availability
Original window sticker
Not available
Safety recalls
4 reported — see below
Safety recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recalls reported for the 2021 TOYOTA Highlander. Recall campaigns apply to a year, make, and model — not a specific VIN — so confirm whether this vehicle is affected and unrepaired at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
NHTSA campaign 23V720000 · reported 26/10/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
NHTSA campaign 23V865000 · reported 20/12/2023
TIRES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V452000 · reported 18/06/2024
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
NHTSA campaign 26V128000 · reported 05/03/2026
Source: NHTSA vehicle safety recalls. Data reflects campaigns reported for this year, make, and model.
VIN structure
WMI (1–3)
5TD
Manufacturer & country
VDS (4–9)
GZRBH1
Vehicle descriptor + check digit
VIS (10–17)
MS535059
Year, plant & serial
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What vehicle is VIN 5TDGZRBH1MS535059?+
VIN 5TDGZRBH1MS535059 decodes as a 2021 TOYOTA Highlander (Sport Utility Vehicle). VinWhere shows factory specifications only — no owner names, addresses, or DMV records.
Does the 2021 TOYOTA Highlander have any safety recalls?+
NHTSA reports 4 safety recalls for the 2021 TOYOTA Highlander (reported by model, not by VIN). Recall campaigns are issued by year, make, and model rather than by individual VIN, so confirm this specific vehicle's status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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