Toyota Blizzard Pearl Paint Recall Affects 2023 Highlander – What Drivers Need to Know
Owners of the 2023 Toyota Blizzard Pearl Highlander should be aware of a critical paint recall that affects vehicle appearance and long-term durability, prompting immediate attention to ensure safety and compliance.
It's a defect tied to Toyota's 040 Super White and 070 Blizzard Pearl paint, affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles. Toyota labels it a Customer Support Program, not a recall, meaning fine print and deadlines decide whether you get a free respray or a four‑figure body shop bill. A9: The factory-applied Blizzard Pearl (Toyota paint code 070) and Super White (Toyota paint code 040) paint on the vehicle's exterior metal body panels are covered by this program.
Toyota White Paint Recall (CSP) ZKG Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint Remedy TOYO Headquarters We have a 2013 Highlander that is Blizzard Pearl White, a "premium" color for which we paid extra. The problem hits two specific white colors hardest: Blizzard Pearl (paint code 070) and Super White (paint code 040). If you've got either of these on your Toyota, Lexus, or Scion, you're dealing with a ticking time bomb.
In summary, the Toyota paint peeling recall program, or warranty enhancement program, addresses the issue of peeling white paint on specific Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles, providing extended coverage for affected models and years. Customers experiencing this issue are encouraged to contact Toyota for assistance with the repair process. The paint started peeling on our 2010 Toyota Highlander.
We decided to get it repainted but when I researched the color online I found that color paint was recalled on certain Toyotas. However, Highlanders were never included. Has anyone else with a Highlander had the peeling white paint issue?
From what I've read, Toyota offered both primary and secondary coverage for 2008-2017 Rav4 vehicles for issues with Blizzard Pearl paint. The primary coverage, as your dealership explained, is expired. The recall affected certain Toyota vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2018, painted with either 070 Blizzard Pearl or 040 Super White.
The affected models include the Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, and Tundra. Loved every minute of ownership and plan on driving it into the ground. Recently I noticed the Blizzard Pearl paint is peeling off the front quarter panel.
After some digging I noticed there is a Toyota USA support program for this manufacturer defect for 400,000+ Highlanders in the US (2008-2018 models). I have a well maintained 2012 Highlander with the Blizzard Pearl paint color. After much research, it appears there is a an ongoing issue with both the blizzard pearl and white paint used in many years and models of paint suddenly peeling off.