Is the Toyota Highlander reliable?

The ForCar Reliability Score for the Toyota Highlander is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

How much ground clearance does the Toyota Highlander have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain; AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Check the specific trim or decode the VIN.

Toyota Highlander Recalls, Specs & VIN Decoder

Quick answer

The Toyota Highlander spans 2001–2026 with 125 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2019, 2021, 2008 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2026, 2025, 2024. It delivers up to 36 mpg combined and 5-star NHTSA safety.

2001–2026

Years

125

Recalls

Top MPG

5★

NHTSA

5554

Complaints

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4.0/5

★★★★★★★★★★

ForCar Reliability Score

Our editorial rating · 26 model years

Toyota Highlander

Safety (NHTSA)5.0

Recall record3.4

Complaint severity3.6

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Toyota Highlander is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2001 to 2026 across multiple generations.

How to read a Toyota Highlander VIN — every digit explained

Every Toyota Highlander carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

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1–3 · WMI1HG

4–8 · VDSCM826

9 · Check5

10 · YearR

11 · PlantA

12–17 · Serial004352

WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Toyota and the country it was built in.
VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Highlander.
Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.

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Model-year code (10th digit)

The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:

H2017 J2018 K2019 L2020 M2021 N2022 P2023 R2024 S2025 T2026

Where to find your Highlander VIN

Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.

How many recalls does the Toyota Highlander have?

The Toyota Highlander has 125 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2001–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2025 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage25V872000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

Risk. A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix. Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.

Back Over Prevention:display Function25V744000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel25V595000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix. Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 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 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

2024 Toyota Highlander recalls 7

Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner26V128000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

Risk. A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage25V872000

Risk. A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Back Over Prevention:display Function25V744000

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel25V595000

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Equipment:other:labels24V548000

What's wrong. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Tires24V452000

What's wrong. 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."

Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. 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.

Tires24V419000

What's wrong. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.

2023 Toyota Highlander recalls 9

Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner26V128000

Risk. A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Back Over Prevention:display Function25V744000

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel25V595000

Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Steering:column25V040000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

Equipment:other:labels24V548000

Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Tires24V452000

Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tires24V419000

Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Structure:body:bumpers23V720000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. 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.

Steering:column23V480000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

2022 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner26V128000

Risk. A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Tires24V452000

Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tires24V419000

Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Structure:body:bumpers23V720000

Risk. A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:other:labels22V310000

What's wrong. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

2021 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner26V128000

Risk. A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Tires24V452000

Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification23V865000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix. 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.

Structure:body:bumpers23V720000

Risk. A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

2020 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification23V865000

Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Structure:body:bumpers23V720000

Risk. A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery20V162000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and restart feature.

Risk. Improper fuel supply programming can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA06.

Air Bags20V633000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.

Risk. Improper deployment of the seat-mounted side air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats and replace the seat trim covers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB14 / 20TA14.

2019 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Equipment:other:labels19V244000

What's wrong. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump20V012000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump20V682000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

2018 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum18V211000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.

Risk. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

Equipment:other:labels17V831000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Electrical System18E107000

What's wrong. Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).

Risk. The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump20V012000

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump20V682000

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

2017 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump20V682000

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire17V295000

What's wrong. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Equipment17V520000

What's wrong. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.

Risk. The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.

Electrical System18E107000

Risk. The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

2016 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Equipment:other:labels16V420000

What's wrong. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Risk. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Electrical System:wiring16V775000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk. If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03.

Electrical System18E107000

Risk. The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

2015 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

Steering:electric Power Assist System15V144000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

Risk. An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Electrical System18E107000

Risk. The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

2014 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

Seat Belts:rear/other14V051000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk. A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Seats:mid/rear Assembly14V274000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the forward first, second and third adjusting positions. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk. If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings14V576000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Electrical System:software14V272000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk. In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Electrical System18E107000

Risk. The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

2013 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive13V014000

What's wrong. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Risk. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Equipment:other:labels13V123000

What's wrong. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Seats14V148000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk. If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2012 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

Equipment:other:labels13V123000

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive13V014000

2011 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

Equipment:other:labels13V123000

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive13V014000

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls15V689000

What's wrong. Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

Risk. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler14V743000

What's wrong. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler16V396000

What's wrong. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

2010 Toyota Highlander recalls 10

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal10V017000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.

Risk. The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal10V023000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 highlander, model year 2009-2010 corolla, venza and matrix passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. This recall is an expansion of a campaign of 3.8 million other toyota vehicles announced in 2009 for the same issue (see 09v-388).

Risk. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Fix. Toyota will modify or replace the accelerator pedals on the subject vehicles. Floor surface modifications are also being considered and will be included for any model for which it is deemed appropriate. Initially, dealers will be instructed on how to reshape the accelerator pedal for the repair. As replacement parts with the same shape as the modified pedal become available, they will be made available to the dealers for the repair. Customers who have had the pedal reshape remedy completed will have the opportunity to receive a new pedal if they desire, after replacement pedals become available. In addition, toyota will replace any toyota all-weather floor mat in a subject vehicle with a newly designed mat, free of charge. For those customers who have the previous design all-weather floor mat but do not need or want the newly designed all-weather floor mat, toyota will recover the previous design all-weather floor mat and reimburse its price. The safety recall began march 30, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Equipment:other:labels10V036000

What's wrong. Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Risk. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Equipment:other:labels10V035000

What's wrong. Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Risk. This does not meet the standard requirements.

Fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.

Equipment:other:labels13V123000

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive13V014000

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls15V689000

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module14V168000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

Risk. If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler16V396000

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler14V743000

Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

2009 Toyota Highlander recalls 9

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal10V023000

Risk. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Equipment:other:labels09V223000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Risk. Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

Equipment:other:labels10V036000

Risk. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Equipment:other:labels10V035000

Risk. This does not meet the standard requirements.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive13V014000

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler16V396000

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module14V168000

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls15V689000

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler14V743000

Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

2008 Toyota Highlander recalls 13

Seat Belts:rear/other08V181000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling 90,189 my 2008 highlander and highlander hybrid passenger vehicles equipped with a third row seat. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the non-driver designated seating positions (dsp) on these vehicles is equipped with seat belt assemblies that have a feature that converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) to an automatic locking retractor (alr). The belts convert to the alr mode after the webbing has been fully withdrawn from the retractor. The system is designed so that as the belt is released into the retractor, the system remains in the alr mode so that a child restraint system (crs) can be tightly secured.

Risk. However, for the two third row dsp's on these vehicles, the alr mode deactivates before the webbing is fully retracted, so that it will not lock when certain rear-facing crs's that have a short seat belt routing path are installed in the vehicle. This can allow the seat belt webbing to spool out during normal driving maneuvers, which could affect the stability of a child restraint installed at those seating positions. As such, this could discourage the use of a child restraint and in the event of a crash, the child may not be adequately protected possibly resulting in injury.

Fix. Dealers will install a newly designed seat belt component free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 18, 2008. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Equipment:other:labels09V223000

Risk. Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal10V023000

Risk. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Equipment:other:labels10V036000

Risk. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Equipment09E022000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling 39,100 stainless steel exhaust tips sold by toyota as an optional accessory for use on my 2008 highlander and highlander hybrid vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the original clamp used to secure the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip to the exhaust pipe may develop microscopic cracks. Eventually the crack may expand causing the clamp to break.

Risk. The original clamp and the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicle's exhaust pipe and become a road hazard which would increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners and replace the clamp free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2009. Owners may contact toyota customer experience center at 1 888-270-9371 monday through friday, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, saturday 7:00 am through 4:00 pm pacific time.

Equipment09E028000

What's wrong. Southeast toyota is recalling 3,499 stainless steel exhaust tips sold by southeast toyota as an optional accessory for use on my 2008 highlander and highlander hybird vehicles. Due to improper heat treatment during the manufacturing process, the original clamp used to secure the stainless steel exhaust tip to the exhaust pipe may develop microscopic cracks. Eventually the crack may expand causing the clamp to break.

Risk. The original clamp and the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicle's exhaust pipe and become a road hazard which would increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Southeast toyota will notify owners and replace the clamp free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may/june 2009. Owners may contact southeast toyota customer loyalty department at 1-800-301-6859.

Equipment:other:labels10V035000

Risk. This does not meet the standard requirements.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls12V491000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

Risk. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

Fix. Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

Air Bags11V245000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 rav4 vehicles. In the curtain shield airbag (csa) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. If one of these sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning light (malfunction indicator light: mil) will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended; however, the airbag csa remains available in the event of a side crash. If both sensors fail nearly simultaneously after initial airbag system check, the csa and the seat belt pretensioner could be inadvertently activated.

Risk. Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix. Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors, free of charge. Toyota intends to send an interim owner notification to owners early to mid-may, 2011 when sufficient parts and remedy becomes available. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls15V689000

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler16V396000

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module14V168000

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2007 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

Equipment:other:labels10V036000

Risk. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Equipment:other:labels10V035000

Risk. This does not meet the standard requirements.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler16V396000

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler14V743000

Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

2006 Toyota Highlander recalls 7

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder10V499000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

Risk. A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Equipment:other:labels09V223000

Risk. Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:other:labels10V036000

Risk. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Equipment:other:labels10V035000

Risk. This does not meet the standard requirements.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal11V112000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

Risk. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler16V396000

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler14V743000

Risk. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

2005 Toyota Highlander recalls 6

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder10V499000

Risk. A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal06V253000

What's wrong. On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.

Risk. This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Equipment:other:labels10V035000

Risk. This does not meet the standard requirements.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal11V112000

Fix. Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Engine And Engine Cooling11V539000

What's wrong. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.

Risk. In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler16V396000

Risk. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

2004 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch04V181000

What's wrong. Certain sport utility vehicles have a child protection lock (cpl) system on both of the rear side doors. When an operator of the vehicle closes the door very hard with the cpl lever set to the lock position, there is a possibility that the lever may contact the body panel, causing the cpl lever to move into the unlock position.

Risk. This condition could allow the door to be opened with the inside while the operator believes that the cpl was activated. If the door were opened from the inside while the vehicle was in motion, an occupant could fall out and be injured.

Fix. Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder10V499000

Risk. A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal06V253000

Risk. This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal11V112000

Fix. Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Engine And Engine Cooling11V539000

2003 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

Wheels02V339000

What's wrong. On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with five factory alloy wheels (model 6934 and 6936), with factory llat, and with port installed wr4, four alloy wheel upgrade processed at the jacksonville, florida port and distributed by southeast toyota distributors in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina, when the vehicles were processed at the port, an alloy tire/wheel upgrade was installed. The upgrade included 4 alloy wheels. The original spare tire/alloy wheel was not changed. The spare tire requires the use of a different style of wheel nut to attach it to the vehicle.

Risk. If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the wheel nuts provided for the upgrade alloy wheel, damage to the wheel could result and could eventually lead to a loose wheel.

Fix. Owners will be provided with different style lug nuts, a warning label for the spare re/alloy wheel, and an owner's manual addendum.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch04V181000

Fix. Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2002 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting02V208000

What's wrong. On sport utility vehicles, there is a breather hose that attaches to the nozzle of the on-board refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve, which is located on the topside of the fuel tank. The breather hose is attached with a clamp, whose "tabs" face in the upward direction. When the vehicle was crashed under the new car assessment program (ncap) test (i.e., 35 mph frontal barrier crash), the clamp "tabs" contacted the underside of the body due to movement of the fuel tank, causing the nozzle to break.

Risk. In the worst case, nozzle breakage could result in fuel leakage if the vehicle rolls-over after a high speed frontal crash.

Fix. Dealers will rotate the specified clamp. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch04V181000

Fix. Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2001 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting02V208000

Risk. In the worst case, nozzle breakage could result in fuel leakage if the vehicle rolls-over after a high speed frontal crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder01V228000

What's wrong. Vehicle description: sport utiity vehicles. The reservoir filler cap of the brake master cylinder may induce a vacuum, introducing some air into the brake master cylinder reservoir. This could cause abnormal brake noise and increased pedal stroke when the brakes are applied.

Risk. The increased pedal stroke will lengthen the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will bleed the air from the brake lines and replace the reservoir filler cap. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch04V181000

Fix. Dealers will shorten the cpl lever. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Best and worst years for the Toyota Highlander

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 26 tracked years, the worst years are 2019, 2021, 2008 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2026, 2025, 2024.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

FIG.03

Year	Owner complaints	Top issue	Verdict
2001 Highlander	139	Visibility	Average
2002 Highlander	328	Visibility	Average
2003 Highlander	270	Engine And Engine Cooling	Average
2004 Highlander	286	Power Train	Average
2005 Highlander	225	Power Train	Average
2006 Highlander	273	Service Brakes	Average
2007 Highlander	123	Service Brakes	Average
2008 Highlander	403	Service Brakes	Avoid
2009 Highlander	134	Service Brakes	Average
2010 Highlander	238	Electrical System	Average
2011 Highlander	186	Steering	Average
2012 Highlander	190	Steering	Average
2013 Highlander	209	Steering	Average
2014 Highlander	133	Electrical System	Average
2015 Highlander	186	Electrical System	Average
2016 Highlander	109	Service Brakes	Average
2017 Highlander	258	Power Train	Average
2018 Highlander	253	Power Train	Average
2019 Highlander	458	Power Train	Avoid
2020 Highlander	289	Power Train	Average
2021 Highlander	451	Power Train	Avoid
2022 Highlander	210	Structure	Average
2023 Highlander	157	Structure	Average
2024 Highlander	38	Service Brakes	Best
2025 Highlander	7	Visibility	Best
2026 Highlander	1	Back Over Prevention	Best

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What are the most common Toyota Highlander problems?

The most-reported Toyota Highlander problems are Air (5 reports), Base (2 reports) and Other (8 reports) — out of 5,554 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

464

involved a crash

involved a fire

383

injuries reported

deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Power Train 17% 921 Read

2021 Highlander

Vehicle had a very loud high pitch whining noise the rapid accelerated I was braking and brakes were not working vehicle screen was flashing Vehicle Malfunction. yes vehicle is available. I could not stop the vehicle I struck three signs and a lady fell down as i was approaching the the building very fast, hit a wrought iron black fence and it fell on a park vehicle and then i hit a park vehicle and it stop i threw it in park. i am not sure. Insurance company After the vehicle accelerated there was a message saying VEHICLE MALFUNCTION, not before the accident.

2006 Highlander

I noticed hesitation in gear shifting and some lunging when my foot was off the brake after i purchased a new 2006 highlander in july 2006 and made a mental note to have it checked at the first follow-up service. In october 2006, i was pulling out of a post office parking lot while aware of 2 cars at a safe distance away. When in the intersection, 1 of the 2 cars was traveling much faster than anticipated. When i accelerated quickly, the car just seemed to choke, and the car collided into my rear side (driver's side). I and the other driver had only minor injuries, but the collision was very frightening and it could have been much worse. I also felt that something more serious was wrong with my car than i had thought. After i got my car back from the body repair shop (7 weeks later), i took it into to the dealer and asked them to check the problem. I was told all of the highlanders have that hesitation if the gas pedal is pressed hard. I was told to press down only gradually. Since then, i continue to notice the problem with my car. It makes me feel very unsafe and am not sure how to resolve the issue other than to sell the car. I am worried however that others may be at risk because of this feature with the transmission. *nm

2020 Highlander

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and in the park position in order for their mother to unload the trunk, the vehicle suddenly rolled away in reverse. The vehicle rolled over their mother. Once the incline of the street was more of a plato the vehicle coasted to a stop. They were able to catch up to the vehicle and return the vehicle to their home the contact stated that their mother received injuries to her face, right arm, right hand, left rib area, left leg, and foot areas. Medical attention was needed. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer (highland toyota located at 5500 45th avenue dr, moline, il 61265; (309) 764-2481 ) who diagnosed that no defect or malfunction could be detected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an investigator. The approximate failure mileage was 500.

2017 Highlander

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked but still running in a driveway on an incline. After exiting the vehicle, there were abnormal beeping and ticking noises detected, and the vehicle began to roll down the street. The contact and daughter were pinned between the door and the vehicle. The contact's daughter sustained injuries to her chin and teeth. The driver has lumps and bruises on her leg and back pain, but medical attention was not provided. The rear wheels were on the curb and hit a trash can, and the vehicle stopped rolling. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

2013 Highlander

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. While the vehicle was being reversed, the hatchback open warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shift lever was placed in park before exiting the vehicle. While attempting to close the hatch, the vehicle started to roll backwards and knocked the contact to the ground. The vehicle rolled down an embankment and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the hip and arms, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed from the crash site. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. Updated 09/01/16*lj

2008 Highlander

Sudden acceleration of new highlander 2008 model. I had reported for the first time i feb 19, 2009 when i took the car for service that there is something wrong with acceleration, as it runs at a higher speed. They checked & i was told there is nothing wrong by the dealer.my wife who never had any accidents got involved in an accident on dec. 21,2009 when as she was parking the car accelerated suddenly & hit the building in front. The impact was so great the people that were working in that building came out to see what happened. Inspite of wearing seat belts, her chest hit the steering wheel she was in severe pain. After emergency visit, she did not have any fractures, but bruises of ribs. She was so scared she was afraid to drive for weeks. It took more than 8k for repairs.the car still has the same problems &we are at a loss what to do. She is driving with caution locally until this problem is resolved. When we contacted 2 dealers, we are told the car is manufactured in japan & it is not on recall list. We try to contact numerous times without success. Need help in returning this car to toyota , as it is a serious hazard . *tr

2005 Highlander

When i was trying to park my toyota highlander 2005 in front of the building where i work, backing up, the engine iddle went extremely high and i tried to stop, but i could not do it because the steering wheel and the brakes locked. I tried to put the gear in neutral, but instead, it went straigh to drive, so it causes major damages to 2 vehicles behind mine, and other 3 in front of mine too. Also my vehicle destroyed a mail box and a tree, but i could not stop until my highlander stopped by itself totally destroyed. I ended up in the hospital with some trauma.

2004 Highlander

Car hesitates and suddenly surges forward. The is the 2nd time this has occurred in the past 3 months. The first time was near my garage and fortunately the car only traveled several feet forward before hitting the corner of the garage and coming to a stop. Last sunday, i was leaving a parking lot. I was turning left when the car hesitated and suddenly surged forward at a rapid speed. Before i was able to regain control, the car had traveled approximately 20-25 feet forward, ran up on a median and crashed into a tree. I called the police about filing a report but as it occurred on private property, they declined. *tr

2001 Highlander

On wed, 4 sep 2013 at approximately 12:00, i parked my car in the driveway and got out of the car to pick up mail. After picking up the mail, i returned to the car and leaned over the car to retrieve my purse from the passenger seat when my suv started rolling backwards. My car which was on an incline in my driveway kept rolling backwards. I fell on my back on the concrete driveway and the front tire of my car rolled over my left thigh. The car rolled back and stopped in the middle of the street. My neighbor across the street called 911. *js

2001 Highlander

When shifted to reverse gear from parked condition car accelerated and caused crash to the rear of the car to wall. *cn

Service Brakes 13% 741 Read

2017 Highlander

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander. While the contact was seated in the front passenger seat, the driver fell asleep behind the wheel. Upon waking up, the driver attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a light pole and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the stomach, head, and neck. The contact sustained foot, chest, tongue, and neck injuries. The four rear passengers sustained injuries to the neck, head, lips, feet, and arms. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The contact called queensboro toyota at (718) 335-8600 (located at 62-10 northern blvd, woodside, ny 11377), but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

2008 Highlander

While driving down highway 17 south towards santa cruz, california on a raining wednesday morning, i suddenly felt my vehicle loosing control in a slippery downhill highway and i hit the center divider with the left front of vehicle and car spun multiple times and hitting the left rear bumper to the wall facing the oncoming traffic. There are 4 of us in the vehicle all wearing seat belts and suffered injuries. The airbags did not deploy and the antilock brake system did not activate. My insurance company declared the vehicle total lost. I was advised to contact toyota dealership in fremont to investigate the reasons why the air bag and abs did not activate. I am about to call the dealership once they open in few minutes. *tr

2021 Highlander

2016 Highlander

My wife was driving with our two daughters (ages 12 and 14). It had just started to snow and my wife said the road was slippery she put the car into low gear and traveled slowly. She was right around the corner from our house when she could no longer control the vehicle. She hit a tree, a fence, and then two more trees, traveling more than 600 feet. Even though she was traveling downhill she said the brakes did not engage the abs and then toward the end of the crash, before hitting the third tree the car accelerated on its own. Upon hitting the third tree all air bags deployed and fire, police, and ambulance arrived at the scene and took them all to the hospital. They had x-rays and there were no broken bones. Our younger daughter was very traumatized and everyone had bruises and small cuts from seat belts but all were generally okay. The strange thing about this accident is how far the car traveled despite my wife's efforts to stop the car. She had already placed the car in low gear yet the brakes did not work and she says the car increased speed (not just due to the slope downward). Our family has lived in this area for years and driven through countless snow storms. This was not even a storm but just some light snow. It was slippery according to my wife but the fact that she could not stop the vehicle over such a long distance does not make sense and she feels that the car failed in multiple ways. Please see attached crash report. Thank you. Updated 03/07/17*lj *cn

2002 Highlander

While traveling at less than 20 mph, the driver in front slammed into the car in front of them (no brake lights). I immediately stomped on the brakes... The highlander slowed very briefly and then went "numb". The highlander came to a stop only by hitting the car in front of me. There was plenty of room to stop and it should have. This is the 3rd time the highlander has "locked up" on sudden short stops.*ak

2019 Highlander

Me and my family were leaving a hotel in tarrytown ny. I parked the car: toyota highlander 2019 outside, helped my wife and 21-month baby into the back seat and had to put something in the trunk but it was locked. In that moment the car was in park with the engine running; the ground was not steep at all: 5-10 degrees the most. I took out the key from ignition to go open the trunk with the button from the remote. Suddenly the car started rolling backwards with my wife and kid in the back seat. There was a slope few feet away from where i parked and the angle became about 40 degrees and it picked up speed quickly. I rushed in (drivers door was lucky open and flapping around), at the last moment was able to press the break but we still hit another car with people inside. I am the only one with visual scars and bruises on my left leg from trying to climb in the car, but my wife felt pain in her lower back the day after the crash. There were witnesses and most likely a camera, since it was by the front entrance of a major hotel. From reading and researching on this matter i suspect it is a defect in the parking pawl (the piece inside the transmission that holds the car in park). This is an absolute manufacturers defect. I saw here on the nhtsa website that a person from nj filed a complaint about the exact same matter with the same car: toyota highlander 2019 (nhtsa id number: 11245263), just a month ago so this is definitely not an isolated case. Please take action. This vehicle should be recalled asap before someone gets seriously injured or worse!

2018 Highlander

Where the incident happened? The incident happened at the following google coordinates (39.21707240377137, -77.6491829535095) on an unpaved, but well-maintained road. When this incident took place? 09/11/2021 – around 10.30am Who is travelling with you? I was travelling with my wife (Vijaya) and Pet Dog (Leo). Both my wife and I have the seat belts on. How are the driving conditions? A bright and sunny morning with clear visibility, minimal wind and no rain. The road is totally dry. In a way perfect driving condition. How the incident happened? A white truck came in the opposite direction and since the road is narrow I pulled my highlander to the right, where there is some loose gravel on the side of the road. When I pulled to the side I am almost at a standstill and after the truck had passed started moving the car towards the middle of the road. At this moment the Highlander suddenly started swiveling to the left, and the traction became very wobbly and when tried to apply brakes, brake did not work at all. In stead the car started going out of control on the left side and is about to crash into 2 large trees on the side of the car. At that time without having any control over the brakes, I tried to steer towards right and the car turned sharp towards right, crossed road and fell into a 15 feet ditch on the right side of the car. What is the Car behavior witnessed? Total loss of Breaks, self-acceleration, and unpredictable steering control. The whole incident might’ve happened in about 10-15 seconds. Neither the auto-braking nor the collision control has triggered. Not sure what triggered this behavior of the car. It appeared as if the car tried to auto-correct the traction and something malfunctioned.

2008 Highlander

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph and applying the brakes to avoid hitting a deer, the brakes seized and the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The contact mentioned that none of the air bags deployed. As a result, the driver and a passenger sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 11/01/12*lj updated 11/02/12

2008 Highlander

I was involved in a car accident on 08/17/2010 while driving my 2008 toyota highlander that has 23000 miles on it. The accident caused me total damage to my car and put my life in danger due to failure in the break/acceleration system on the car. The car did not stop but accelerated even though when i was pressing the break which caused me to hit a truck that was passing in front of me. I explained to the emergency crew that the accident was because of failure of the break/and acceleration system on the toyota car and i explained the same thing to the police officer who was presented on the scene. I like to mention here that the toyota dealer sent me a note of defection about my car prior to the accident and i took the car to the dealer shop and spent 2 hours there to have it fixed. The car now is at the state farm insurance and i can email/send you the car pictures after the accident.

2006 Highlander

3 accidents all rear end due to brakes ( brake pump/brake actuator failure) not safe.

Electrical System 11% 617 Read

2019 Highlander

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the vehicle began to jerk without warning. Once the contact reached the base of her driveway, the vehicle accelerated backward into a neighbor's tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact called the ambulance where her daughter was transported to a hospital after she suffered a gash to the back of her head due to the accident. The contact and her daughter's friend both suffered whiplash as a result of the accident. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back into her driveway where it remained in her possession. The contact called the dealer to check for recalls and was informed that there were zero recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified about the failure. The vehicle had to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

2005 Highlander

On 7/23/2011 i was at a complete stop in my vehicle. I was hit from behind by a car traveling 70mph+ and pushed into a car in front of me. The air bag light went off, but air bags did not deploy.

2010 Highlander

When applying the brake slowly all of a sudden the car went full acceleration and crashed 500ft away at high speed. The car is crashed but available for inspection for a short period of time until the insurance company takes full posession. There are not open recalls. The only lights on the dash were for TPMS sensor.

2017 Highlander

My toyota highlander would not go into park. The suv lunged forward over curbing and into building. Then went violently into reverse and into a uncontrollable spin. Then the suv went violently into drive and jumping over a curbing and into a ditch and was sitting on top of a natural gas line. During this whole time i was pressing the brake and pushing the ignition switch trying to turn off the engine. This was done in a parking lot as i was trying to park. *dt *tr

2015 Highlander

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Highlander. While stopped at a gas station with the engine on, the contact's wife smelled an abnormal, burning odor coming from the vehicle without warning. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact's wife saw flames shooting from the dashboard near the infotainment system; the contact's wife and children immediately exited the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The contact's wife suffered minor burns on her right hand but did not seek medical attention. The contact had the vehicle towed back home where it remained in the contact's possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

2024 Highlander

>While exiting a highway my vehicle surged forward crashing into the vehicle in front of me.Engaging the brake, my car smashed into the van again. I had no control over the forward momentum of the car. >Both the driver & I were in danger of injury >The problem has not been addressed as my damaged car is being repaired >The vehicle has not been inspected >I was given no warning that the incident was forthcoming

2022 Highlander

Car fire (total loss of vehicle) after hybrid malfunction. My family and I were traveling west bound on [XXX] near Crawfordsville Indiana on [XXX]. Trooper Chelsey Smith from the Indiana State Police (CAD # [XXX] ) came to the scene. Our car was traveling westbound at about 70 mph when I got a notification of "a malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle, or automatic transmission has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected" - I acknowledged the alert and kept driving, then it showed again 30 seconds later and acknowledged again. About 30 seconds later I received a "Hybrid System Alert" stating "A malfunction in the Hybrid System has been detected. Stop in a save location and contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected". The vehicle then notified me that it was reducing power output and we went from 70 to 20 mph in a few minutes. Then while we were going about 20 mph, the vehicle notified me that its going to come to a stop and shut off its power. I engaged the brakes and before coming to a full stop, thick brown smoke came out from the hood on the drivers side. Vehicle cam to a stop and we all jumped out of the vehicle. Within 30 seconds, the car had flames coming out of hood and front drivers side quarter panel. The fire then moved through the vehicle. Fire department came about 10 min later, but worked on it for 30+ mins to put out. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2021 Highlander

The Check Engine light came on and I took it into Toyota of Downtown dealership where I was receiving periodic maintenance. After 2 days, they said the light was out but they hadn't found the cause. I could either leave if for a few more days or take it and bring it back if the light came on again. This was early August. I chose to take the car & when the Check Engine warning light came on again, I took it in on Aug 15, 2024 before I left to Portland to give them more time. I returned on Monday & couldn't reach them. The next day they informed me that while on a test drive, there was a loud bang, it started smoking and by the time 911 arrived it was on fire. After a 2 month investigation by Toyota's Engineering Analysis fire inspection, they concluded Toyota was not involved. The dealership has not provided me with the report although I've requested it but they aren't accepting responsibility either although it was in their possession when the fire occurred.

2019 Highlander

I was involved in an accident that I believe was caused by sudden unintended acceleration (sua). In a very busy commercial parking lot, I was pulling into a parking space proceeding at a very slow speed, when there was a sudden surge in acceleration accompanied by a grinding/acceleration sound. I hit the brake to no effect, and the vehicle jumped the curb and hit a building shop and entered the shop. The air bags did not deploy, and I was shaken up but not injured. Thankfully, there was no one at the front desk area of the business. The car was not drivable and was towed to a body shop.

2019 Highlander

Tl* the contact leased a 2019 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving slow and attempting to park in a parking space, the entire instrument panel flashed along with a chime. There was a loud noise coming from the engine while the vehicle propelled forward. The brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle however the vehicle continued over a curb and crashed into a pole where it came to a stop. The vehicle was powered off in order for the vehicle speed to stop. No air bags deployed. There were no injuries reported. A police report was filed and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The local millennium toyota dealer (257 n franklin st, hempstead, ny 11550) was called where it was suggested to have the vehicle towed and that they would follow up once the vehicle was in their possession. The vehicle was towed the dealer but no call was received so the contact called and left a voicemail. The manufacturer was then called and made aware of the failure. The contact was also informed by the manufacturer that paper work was needed to have the vehicle inspected and that the black box was to be inspected which could take a week for the results and a month for a solution. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the recall remedy was not available. The failure mileage was 6,000.

Engine 9% 523 Read

2020 Highlander

In my 2020 Highlander I approached a stop sign at a "T" intersection behind 4 other cars. After stopping and looking to see road was clear of oncoming traffic, I pulled out and started my left turn. As I was turning into my lane the car engine turned OFF and the steering wheel was LOCKED in the left position. There was no power for the brakes, which left me jamming on the brake pedal as hard as I could only slowing the car slightly. The steering wheel was LOCKED LEFT and I thought I was going to break it trying to force it back. With no ability to move the steering wheel or brake, I braced myself as the Highlander continued turning in the left direction into the other lane. The result was a head on collision with a Mini Cooper, both cars totaled, and injuring both myself and the other driver. Highlander was investigated by forensic company in the employ of the insurance company, but they could not find any error in the cars CDR (Crash Data Retrieval) system.

2023 Highlander

weather conditions were severe due to a snowstorm, causing ice buildup on the road, low visibility, and slippery pavement. Despite driving cautiously, I lost control of the vehicle, which resulted in going off the road, down an embankment, and crashing into a tree. Immediately after the impact, I called 911 emergency services for assistance. I attempted to exit the vehicle, but the driver’s door was blocked due to the position of the tree. I remained inside the vehicle until a passerby stopped and helped me get out. As a result of the impact, my vehicle sustained significant damage The shocking thing about it all is that the vehicle did not activate the airbags and that is worrying to me because it could have been unfortunate.

2021 Highlander

Varias veces mientras conduzco en la ruta la velocidad permitida, el carro frena, pierde potencia el motor, el sistema de aceleración no responde, esas veces me salve de accidentes mortales junto a mi familia, reclame a toyota corporación indicar eso y para ellos no paso nada nunca tomaron en serio, mientras que el carro para reparar eso, paso más de 25 días en las veces que se daño xq prácticamente el carro no es seguro para manejar

2020 Highlander

I was at a stop sign in my 2020 highlander waiting to turn left onto a busy road. Upon turning left onto pa state highway 999, the highlander engine turned off and the steering wheel was "locked" into a left position. This caused the car to continue turning into the opposing left lane resulting in a head-on collision with an on-coming car. With the engine turned off there was no power steering, no brakes, and no way to unlock the steering wheel. The collision caused my car to bounce back and slowly free roll back to the stop sign as though i never entered the roadway.

2019 Highlander

May 31 i was picking my passengers as diving to uber driver. I parked my vehicle step out to open back door to open my 3rd row seat but door didn't able to open and same minutes i heard voice beep coming out from front steering wheel. I turned around went to see what this voice is about.. Before i touched anything my vehicle start to rolled backwards and i got so scared and i tried to hold the steering wheels from outside to stop vehicle somehow but it went so fast dragged me over 100 feets throws me on the street and went out on 2 homes property over the bushes and hit the railing guards on one home . I called police on the spot where they asked my passengers as well what was happened and they stated what i just wrote here. Ambulance came put bandages on my ripped left knee and told me to call them if i needed them later on. I had called toyota company and they came took my vehicle to hackensack toyota to took some information and after 4 weeks sent me letter saying nothing wrong with this vehicle at all .... I'm shocked after heard the vehicle had no problem so why it rolled in parking position ripped my knees put me into stress and police report my 4 witnesses all was a lie or toyotas playing some big games around me so they dont have to do biggest recall on brand new vehicles ? I'm trying to let you guys know this is something big going on so please help me out with this situation as soon as possible.

2008 Highlander

The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, an abnormal, booming sound was emitted from the vehicle as heavy, black smoke entered her vehicle. Due to the smoke, the contact's vision became obstructed, and the contact immediately shifted into park and jumped out of her vehicle for safety. It was unknown if there were any warning lights. As a result, the contact injured her right hip and strained her vocal cords. The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames as authorities were called to the scene. The fire department extinguished the flames as both a fire and a police report were filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was deemed a total loss. There was no property damage. The origin of the fire was unknown, and an investigation was opened by the insurance company. The contact sought medical attention the next day and was treated for the strain on her right hip. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was given a case number. The contact was also informed that she would receive a response from them within 45 days. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2024 Highlander

My car was parked in the driveway with the engine running. The engine was then turned off from outside the vehicle using the start/stop button. Once the engine stopped, the car moved backward down the sloped driveway and struck a pickup truck that was parallel parked on the street. I then entered the vehicle and attempted to shift into drive, but a warning appeared indicating the hybrid system was off and instructing me to put the car in park. Multiple attempts were made to drive the car forward, but instead, it was driving in reverse. The car would not move forward for approximately five minutes. I eventually turned the engine off and restarted it after a couple of minutes. After restarting, I was able to drive the car off the street.

2023 Highlander

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at lower speeds, pulling into an uphill driveway, the vehicle had independently accelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact stated that she was not able to depressed in time and had crashed into the left side of the house, causing damage to the front driver-side bumper and quarter panel. The contact stated that the accident caused property damage to the garage of the house, which was covered by the insurance provider. A police report file. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal was depressed throughout the accident; however, the brake pedal was depressed after the crash had occurred, according to the electronic data. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

2021 Highlander

My vehicle was parked for about an hr 30 min , and it started smoking from dashboard area and immediately went into flames .

2021 Highlander

Yesterday, as I do a couple times a month, I went to switch parking places, putting my 2021 Toyota Highlander where my 2007 Mazda was parked, in order to drive it and keep the battery from dying. After starting both cars I first moved the Mazda to make room for the Toyota. As I was slowly steering the Toyota at (idle speed) into the now vacant parking spot, the car accelerated on it's own, prompting me to hit the brakes, but to no avail. The car jumped the curb hitting, knocking over and and damaging a large ceramic planter and small tree in my neighbor's yard. My split second reaction upon having no brakes and a run away car was to push it out of drive, which ended up putting the car into reverse, causing a harsh jolt, followed by the car accelerating again on it's own, in reverse towards another neighbor's garage. I live in a condo complex, so all of this took place within about 30 feet of forward/backward/forward motion. My second split second decision (with no brakes) to avoid smashing into the garage was throwing it back into drive, which sent it accelerating back towards the parking place again. This time I had the presence of mind to push the power button on the dash, allowing me to barely come to stop before jumping the curb again. Whole thing lasted about 15 seconds. I had an appointment to attend, so after a brief conversation explaining to my (now outside) neighbor what happened, I left in the older car. Returning later in the day I found damage to the front of my Toyota and wonder if my transmission is damaged as well. I'm reimbursing my neighbor today. I've not attempted to drive the Toyota since, and am seeking your advice on how best to proceed, whether I should initiate contact with Toyota regarding this incident, or is that something you should initiate? Please advise. Thank you.

Vehicle Speed Control 8% 446 Read

2004 Highlander

2004 toyota highlander acceleration incident, crossed median, was hit broadside and two occupants killed; my son and his wife. Written letter of witness of accident is available. Updated 04/22/10 *bf updated ivoq 05/13/120 *tr updated 9/28/11*cw

2002 Highlander

Toyota highlander 2005. Peterboro , nh. 11 am. Driver was reported to pass vehicle on right in break down lane, then tried to pass another car by going into left lane and hit oncoming vehicle. Four people killed. Driver was very experienced --excellent safety record. I had been in his car with him hundreds of times. Very safe driver --no cowboy. Believe car had uncontrolled acceleration. *cn updated 05/10/10 *bf updated 10/04/10 updated 9/27/11*cw the investigating police officer inspected the interior of the toyota and noted the driver's carpeted floor mat was out of position forward under the accelerator and brake pedals.

2008 Highlander

On december 10th, 2014, around 8:15am, our 2008 highlander sport awd suddenly accelerated at full throttle when approaching a stop sign, entered the cross section and crashed with incoming suv on the passenger side. The car kept going at high speed after running a curb and flattened all 4 tires on straight lines and eventually stopped in a neighbor's yard, made deep trench into the lawn. The other parties were taken to hospital for medical exam and their suv was badly damaged to the engine compartment. We have photos from various angles showing that this car was not stoppable by a human at the moment. We were told our car will be a total loss by the insurance company. Our evidence indicated the car's defects was the primary cause of full throttle acceleration which has been the case for many other toyota car owners for the last few years. We need to hold toyota responsible and accountable for this and other accidents and to be investigated thoroughly by the nhtsa. Our loss should be properly compensated by toyota. Thank you for your attention. Case:toyota highlander uncontrolled acceleration accident on 12/10/2014 case number:[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2006 Highlander

I had an accident when i was driving my toyota 2006 highlander because of unintended acceleration. *tr

2016 Highlander

2008 Highlander

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. On february 10, 2008 while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when she put her foot on the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down. She lost control and swerved the into the left lane and crashed into another vehicles rear bumper causing that vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front of them. She sustained injuries to her ribs. The other two drivers also sustained injuries. The insurance company was in the process of investigating the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 13,000. A police report was filed. Updated 03/30/10. *lj the consumer stated there may have been possible steering problems as well. According to the police report, the consumer was traveling too fast for the road conditions. Updated 06/28/10*jb

2008 Highlander

Crash and injury on dated 12/21/2008 where i thought my 2008 highlander which i bought a month ago skid on a dry road in broad day light. Speed was below 20 mph 1000 ft away from my home inside the neighberhood of reading, pa 19606. We were going to see a movie on a weekend. On lynn ave my car skid and hit a parked trailer behind. I could not get time to press the brake at all. All i thought is snow/ black ice. Myself and attending police officer did not find any ice on the road. So, as usual human error was blamed. But my 14 yr son noticed the skid before incident. My wife and son both were injured in the crash. In over one year i could not get satisfied with the police report which said my speeding was to blame. We all knew i was not speeding near my home. The control of my car went away from my hand. The car sped up and before any realization it hit the back of the trailer. If you see the car and the way it hit, only reason you will believe that the driver must have been drunk. But i was not. Now i know what really happened that day. It is the reason why the recall happened. *tr

2007 Highlander

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota highlander. The contact stated that when attempting to exit a parking space, the all weather floor mats that he purchased in 2007 caused the accelerator pedal to stick. As a consequence he crashed into several trees. The vehicle was completely destroyed. He and three other occupants were injuried. The manufacturer and the dealer were both notified. The current and failure mileages were 41,212.

2002 Highlander

Driver made a left turn with foot on brake pedal and rolled into a parking spot within a parking lot, estimated speed to be 2 mph. The engine surged and the car ran over 3 small trees, went up an incline approximately 3 ft. Higher than the parking lot, then proceeded approximately 8 feet into the adjacent property then struck the brick chimney of a house and bounced back into the parking lot. The brakes were depressed during this occurrence but did not stop the car. *la

2015 Highlander

On [XXX] my vehicle suffered an unintended acceleration on a very busy highway of The Dominican Republic, reaching a speed of 100 MPH. I was able to drive the car into the bushes of the highway service road hitting all king of obstacles such as trees, wall, advertising signs and safety barriers. The car damages resulted in a total loss. My life and my family life were in extremely dangerous situation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Structure 8% 431 Read

2022 Highlander

r 2022 Toyota Highlander was involved in a motor vehicle incident wherein the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and front airbags may not have functioned as expected.

2012 Highlander

Toyota highlander was crossing intersection with green light and was struck on the middle side by oncoming vehicle running a red light. Toyota highlander rolled 1.25 times. Toyota highlander had second row set up in bench configuration with center console unit stowed as manual indicated under center seat. Center console unit dislodged during impact and/or roll and flew through rear passenger area, striking two children on the head and causing head/brain injury (concussion and loss of consciousness). *tr

2008 Highlander

2008 toyota highlander involved in a rear/side crash sitting still; hit by other vehicle at 60 mph; 3 occupants inside vehicle all injured; no airbags deployed in vehicle at time of crash; if airbags only are to deploy on a frontal impact crash what good r they in other crashes to help the occupants of the vehicle?

2005 Highlander

On 7/23/2011 i was at a complete stop in my vehicle. I was hit from behind by a car traveling 70mph+ and pushed into a car in front of me. The air bag light went off, but air bags did not deploy.

2021 Highlander

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that on various occasions, water was leaking into the vehicle from the roof rack. The contact stated that there was a bad odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated, and the mechanic stated the smell was possibly from a spill. The failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was black mold in the air bags, floorboards, headliner, and various other areas and that the vehicle needed to be detailed to remove the mold. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact then stated that there was condensation seen in various areas inside the vehicle, windows were failing to operate, and the headliner was sagging. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The contact stated that after seeking medical attention for herself and her children for ongoing unknown symptoms, they needed to be prescribed asthma and allergy medication, and she sought legal advice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

2018 Highlander

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident on 1/28/20 where i sustained a direct, front impact collision, and the airbags failed to deploy. I was in motion on a city street, accelerating forward through a green-lit intersection when a large dodge ram truck turned in front of me causing our vehicles to collide. The impact was so heavy that it caused my body to project forward and upwards. My son's glasses flew off his face and all cups in cup holders flew across the car. My son complained of the seatbelt hurting his shoulder, and i sustained bruises on my legs and arms. Upon this impact, no airbags were deployed. This car was determined by the adjuster to be a total loss. The insurance investigator stated he was 'shocked' the airbags did not deploy on such a 'gnarly' collision. The insurance adjuster reported that he was 'flabbergasted' the airbags did not deploy due to the severity of the impact.

2005 Highlander

On saturday, may 30th at approximately 8:30 i was moving our 2005 highlander from the street into our reserved parking space within our complex. As i was starting my right hand turn into the complex the car accelerator stuck. I hit the curb on the driver's/left side causing the vehicle to veer to the right. As the car continued to accelerate i hit a tree and knocked over one of the community's posted signage. The impact made the car bounce backward partially into the drive, damaging the front passenger's side, drive shaft broke, front end part flew all over and a small fire occurred. Police were call and report taken. They estimated the speed at 20-30 miles per hour. The report taken was not filed since the accident took place on private property. The tow truck driver started the vehicle to get it on the truck. He had a difficult time for he could not get the wheels to turn. On tuesday, june 2, we were notified by our insurance company that the vehicle was totaled. There was a recall repair done on may 21, 2011, after we were advised that the replacement parts were available to install the forward retention clip used to secure the driver's side floor carpet cover. We were advised that if it was not installed properly, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than returning to the idle position. An accelerator pedal temporarily stuck in a partially depressed position may increase the risk of a crash. There must have been a failure of the replacement part. *tr

2023 Highlander

2019 Highlander

Other car pulled into intersection causing our highlander to collide with turning vehicle. T collision. None of the airbags deployed. Speeds around 35 mph. Car totaled and i sustained severe concussion. Was wearing seatbelt.

2019 Highlander

Steering 7% 366 Read

2021 Highlander

2008 Highlander

2020 Highlander

2005 Highlander

2021 Highlander

Headed westbound on 285 in Georgia; hit on passenger side front door and vehicle swerved several lanes and hit a wall going 60 miles per hour. The airbags did not deploy. I was injured badly and the vehicle was totaled.

2020 Highlander

2019 Highlander

While entering a business park's parking lot, my vehicle suddenly and immediately stopped all forward movement. I was thrown against the steering wheel, injuring the right side of my chest and scraping the skin off my right forearm which was covered with the sleeve of my shirt. I was dazed, had no idea what happened, and thought that I had hit something but yet no airbags had deployed. When the vehicle stopped it was near a light post which I assumed I had hit. Upon exiting the vehicle I noticed the front tire was blown and the wheel was sitting on the ground at an odd angle. Walking around the vehicle showed no other body damage other that a few small strips of yellow paint from the base of the light post. When the tow truck driver was placing the chains to load it onto the flatbed, he called my attention to the fact that the drivers side control arm had failed. See the attached pictures for further detail. I am very grateful that I was not in traffic on a major highway as this would have been a horrific accident. Pictures show the control arm had a crack with exposed rust on edges of a fracture in the control arm. This vehicle has only been serviced at Toyota authorized dealerships and has undergone their multipoint inspections during these visits that include the front and rear suspension. I will not feel comfortable driving this vehicle again!

2017 Highlander

My car would randomly shut off at red lights, one time I was on a hill & thought I was going to roll back into the car in front of me. After restarting it would turn on. The radio would randomly shut off. We eventually replaced the battery. On a Fri.(Dec 17th) my car would not start, so my Husband drove the kids & I to school, upon my return the car started. He told me the wheel locks & I need to move it. Then on Mon. (Dec 20th) driving my daughter to preschool school…I have video from home camera showing your system will not let me attach a video) …my car stalling as I reversed out of the driveway. I loose all control, then you hear that I pulled the emergency break & stop just before two cars pass by. I then restart the car, it goes, I drive 3 houses down I pressed the break to make a left turn onto a side street, my car accelerated & smashed into a telephone pole on the drivers side. You can hear the crash on my home camera. The impact was so hard, it bent my a frame, my airbags did not deploy, my drivers side door would not open. I shifted the pole & cracked the frozen dirt ground around it as seen in the pics. I can provide a copy of the body work repairs. We paid our $1k deductible. The car jpeg image icon does is not show like the other pics attached, so I attached a screen shot as well. We have other pictures & video’s of damage to provide upon request

2015 Highlander

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 50 mph on a winding road, the steering wheel locked up and prevented the contact from maintaining control. As a result, the vehicle drove into a ditch and flipped over. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the face and leg. Medical attention was not needed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in and repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v144000 (steering). The contact stated that they were never informed of the recall or the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,425.

2013 Highlander

I got hit by a drunk driver while i was at an intersection stationary. I was waiting to make a left turn and an oncoming car going 35 mph crossed lanes and crashed into me. It was a bad accident, both cars involved totalled.i had 4 other passengers in the car, and no airbags went off. I received head injuries (a lot of dizziness), neck and back injuries. *dt*jb

Air Bags 6% 348 Read

2004 Highlander

Car in motion @45 miles an hour at 8am 12/29/14. Driver lost consciousness due to medical event, which resulted in auto running off road after hitting curb and sidewalk, then hitting a roadside fence at an estimated 45 mph. The car then rolled and landed on roof. Driver was seat-belted. None of the airbags deployed during the collision. Driver suffered trauma to head and other injuries. Car was rated by insurer as completely totaled.

2017 Highlander

2012 Highlander

Takata recall - driver air bag did not inflate fully during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Passenger air bag did not inflate at all during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Side air bags did not inflate at all during the frontal accident on 05/26/2018. Vehicle was moving on highway. Vehicle was purchased new from dealer and on

2022 Highlander

r 2022 Toyota Highlander was involved in a motor vehicle incident wherein the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and front airbags may not have functioned as expected.

2022 Highlander

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the other vehicle that crashed into the contact stated the vehicle's speed was about 75 MPH. The contact stated that when the contact's vehicle was impacted, the contact's vehicle air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that after the crash, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact's vehicle was occupied by the contact's husband, who was seated in the front passenger's seat. The contact's two children, ages [XXX] and [XXX] old, were seated in the rear seat. The Police and Fire departments arrived on the scene. The contact stated that medical attention was provided at the scene. The contact sustained injuries included a concussion, a sprained left ankle, and a sprained right wrist. The contact's husband sustained injuries, including a sprained right wrist and a sprained left ankle. In addition, the contact's children sustained cuts and bruises. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 70,765. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2018 Highlander

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while at a standstill, another vehicle driving at 50 mph crashed into the front driver side of vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated and the air bags failed to deploy. There were 5 injured reported and 3 needed medical treatment. A police report was filed the vehicle was towed to police lot. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

2017 Highlander

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander. The contact called on behalf of the driver and stated that another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the driver's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained head injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained leg injuries and the rear passenger also sustained head and neck injuries that required medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle also sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 1806013647. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

2010 Highlander

My family was involved in a multi car accident where we were struck from behind and driven into the vehicle ahead of us (from a near stopped position). The force of impact on the front bumper was hard enough to drive the trailer hitch of the vehicle ahead of us through the license plate on the front bumper. The bumper and grill were severely damages but the airbags did not deploy. Driver was taken to er for head/neck injuries which were deemed to be minor.

2009 Highlander

Without prejudice my vehicle was rear -ended by another vehicle at speed of approximately 75, and got crashed on to the car in front at speed of 40 to 50. Air bags failed to deploy and dash board indicator light came on and it does not go off. I strongly believe this is a manufacturer defect. This suv consists with six air bags. Non of them responded. I purchase with confidence that air bags are in working order. Manufacturer risk our life for nearly two years. I deserve compensation for risking 6 lives. *tr

2008 Highlander

I was driving the toyota highlander when i got struck on my front left side . I was hit pretty hard my head was caught between the steering wheel and the windshield . And the air bags never deployed i was rushed to the hospital along with 2 other people . And on the screen it said check system air bag failure .

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Toyota Highlander specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Toyota Highlander. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.

Specs cache warming…

How the Highlander's size changed by generation:

Years	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2020–2023	195″	76″	68″	112″	4,123 lb
2017	193″	76″	68″	110″	4,475 lb
2014	191″	76″	68″	110″	4,861 lb
2008–2011	189″	75″	69″	110″	4,180 lb
2001–2005	185″	72″	69″	107″	3,880 lb

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

Toyota Highlander cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Highlander holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Toyota Highlander tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires

Wheel sizeby VIN

Tire sizeby VIN

Bolt patternby trim

Tire pressure32–36 PSI

Engine oil

Oil typeFull synthetic

Gradeon oil cap

Capacityby engine

Battery

Main battery12V · group by trim

Key-fob cellCR2032

Wiper blades

Front bladesby generation

Rear bladeif equipped

Fuses

Fuse boxeshood + dash

Diagramon box lid

Light bulbs

Headlightby trim

Tail / brakeby trim

Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

What MPG does the Toyota Highlander get?

The Toyota Highlander returns up to 36 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine. Pick an engine to see its city / highway / combined rating by year:

FIG.04a

Year	City	Highway	Combined	Engine
2001 Highlander	17	21	18	3L 6-cyl
2002 Highlander	17	21	18	3L 6-cyl
2003 Highlander	17	21	18	3L 6-cyl
2004 Highlander	17	23	19	3.3L 6-cyl
2005 Highlander	17	23	19	3.3L 6-cyl
2006 Highlander	17	23	19	3.3L 6-cyl
2007 Highlander	17	23	19	3.3L 6-cyl
2008 Highlander	18	24	20	3.5L 6-cyl
2009 Highlander	18	24	20	3.5L 6-cyl
2010 Highlander	18	24	20	3.5L 6-cyl
2011 Highlander	18	24	20	3.5L 6-cyl
2012 Highlander	18	24	20	3.5L 6-cyl
2013 Highlander	18	24	20	3.5L 6-cyl
2014 Highlander	19	25	21	3.5L 6-cyl
2015 Highlander	19	25	21	3.5L 6-cyl
2016 Highlander	19	25	21	3.5L 6-cyl
2017 Highlander	20	27	23	3.5L 6-cyl
2018 Highlander	20	27	23	3.5L 6-cyl
2019 Highlander	20	27	23	3.5L 6-cyl
2020 Highlander	21	29	24	3.5L 6-cyl
2021 Highlander	21	29	24	3.5L 6-cyl
2022 Highlander	21	29	24	3.5L 6-cyl

ROWS 22·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov

FIG.04b

Year	City	Highway	Combined	Engine
2001 Highlander	19	25	22	2.4L 4-cyl
2002 Highlander	19	25	22	2.4L 4-cyl
2003 Highlander	19	25	22	2.4L 4-cyl
2004 Highlander	19	25	22	2.4L 4-cyl
2005 Highlander	19	25	22	2.4L 4-cyl
2006 Highlander	19	25	22	2.4L 4-cyl
2007 Highlander	19	25	22	2.4L 4-cyl
2009 Highlander	20	27	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2010 Highlander	20	27	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2011 Highlander	20	25	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2012 Highlander	20	25	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2013 Highlander	20	25	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2014 Highlander	20	25	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2015 Highlander	20	25	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2016 Highlander	20	25	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2017 Highlander	20	24	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2018 Highlander	20	24	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2019 Highlander	20	24	22	2.7L 4-cyl
2023 Highlander	22	29	25	2.4L 4-cyl
2024 Highlander	22	29	25	2.4L 4-cyl
2025 Highlander	22	29	25	2.4L 4-cyl
2026 Highlander	21	28	24	2.4L 4-cyl

ROWS 22·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov

FIG.04c

Year	City	Highway	Combined	Engine
2006 Highlander	28	25	27	3.3L 6-cyl Hybrid
2007 Highlander	28	25	26	3.3L 6-cyl Hybrid
2008 Highlander	27	25	26	3.3L 6-cyl Hybrid
2009 Highlander	27	25	26	3.3L 6-cyl Hybrid
2010 Highlander	27	25	26	3.3L 6-cyl Hybrid
2011 Highlander	28	28	28	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2012 Highlander	28	28	28	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2013 Highlander	28	28	28	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2014 Highlander	27	28	28	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2015 Highlander	27	28	28	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2016 Highlander	27	28	28	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2017 Highlander	30	28	29	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2018 Highlander	30	28	29	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2019 Highlander	30	28	29	3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid
2020 Highlander	36	35	36	2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid
2021 Highlander	36	35	36	2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid
2022 Highlander	36	35	36	2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid
2023 Highlander	36	35	36	2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid
2024 Highlander	36	35	36	2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid
2025 Highlander	35	35	35	2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid
2026 Highlander	35	35	35	2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid

ROWS 21·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — best combined rating per engine & year. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

What engines does the Toyota Highlander have? Power & range

The Toyota Highlander is offered with 3 powertrains — 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

FIG.05

Engine	Displacement	Transmission	Drive	Fuel
V6	3.5L · 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	FWD	Regular
4-cyl	2.4L · 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	AWD	Regular
Hybrid	2.5L · 4-cyl	CVT	AWD	Regular

ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA + NHTSA vPIC

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Can a Toyota Highlander tow? Towing & payload

As an SUV, the Toyota Highlander is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.

What sets your Highlander's tow & payload rating:

Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.

Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.

How much does a Toyota Highlander cost to own?

A Toyota Highlander holds its value well. A typical example keeps roughly 56% of its value after five years — losing about 44% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

84%

Value @ 1 yr

68%

Value @ 3 yrs

56%

Value @ 5 yrs

$8,750

Est. 5-yr fuel

FIG.06

Estimate resale value — enter what you paid (or the MSRP):

Age	Value retained	Est. resale value	Lost to depreciation
Year 1	84%	$25,200	−$4,800
Year 2	76%	$22,800	−$7,200
Year 3	68%	$20,400	−$9,600
Year 4	61%	$18,300	−$11,700
Year 5	56%	$16,800	−$13,200

ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Highlander loses about 44% of its value over five years.
Fuel — ≈ $8,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Highlander ages.
Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

How much is a Toyota Highlander to insure?

A Toyota Highlander costs about $1,425 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 1% below the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (99, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.

FIG.07

$1,425/yr

estimate · typical driver · full coverage · US average

$1,425

Est. / year

-1%

vs average car

$1,211–1,639

Typical range

HLDI loss index

CheaperAveragePricier

Where the money goes · full coverage

Liability (BI + PD)$684

Collision$399

Comprehensive$171

Other (UM / PIP)$171

LOSS INDEX 99·UNIT est. $/yr·SOURCE HLDI × NAIC

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Is the Toyota Highlander safe?

The Toyota Highlander earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:

FIG.08

Year	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2026 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2025 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2024 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2023 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2022 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2021 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2020 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2019 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2018 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2017 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2016 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2015 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2014 Highlander	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2013 Highlander	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2012 Highlander	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2011 Highlander	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆

ROWS 16·SOURCE NHTSA NCAP

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.

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How many miles does a Toyota Highlander last?

A well-maintained Toyota Highlander typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.

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All Toyota Highlander model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Toyota Highlander — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

FIG.09

Year	Recalls	Best MPG	Safety
2026 Highlander	0	35 mpg	★★★★★
2025 Highlander	3 recalls	35 mpg	★★★★★
2024 Highlander	7 recalls	36 mpg	★★★★★
2023 Highlander	9 recalls	36 mpg	★★★★★
2022 Highlander	5 recalls	36 mpg	★★★★★
2021 Highlander	4 recalls	36 mpg	★★★★★
2020 Highlander	4 recalls	36 mpg	★★★★★
2019 Highlander	3 recalls	29 mpg	★★★★★
2018 Highlander	5 recalls	29 mpg	★★★★★
2017 Highlander	4 recalls	29 mpg	★★★★★
2016 Highlander	3 recalls	28 mpg	★★★★★
2015 Highlander	2 recalls	28 mpg	★★★★★
2014 Highlander	5 recalls	28 mpg	★★★★★
2013 Highlander	3 recalls	28 mpg	★★★★☆
2012 Highlander	2 recalls	28 mpg	★★★★☆
2011 Highlander	5 recalls	28 mpg	★★★★☆
2010 Highlander	10 recalls	26 mpg	—
2009 Highlander	9 recalls	26 mpg	—
2008 Highlander	13 recalls	26 mpg	—
2007 Highlander	4 recalls	26 mpg	—
2006 Highlander	7 recalls	27 mpg	—
2005 Highlander	6 recalls	22 mpg	—
2004 Highlander	5 recalls	22 mpg	—
2003 Highlander	2 recalls	22 mpg	—
2002 Highlander	2 recalls	22 mpg	—
2001 Highlander	3 recalls	22 mpg	—

ROWS 26·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Highlander?

By owner-complaint volume, 2019, 2021, 2008 drew the most reports. 2026, 2025, 2024 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the Highlander have?

125 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2001–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

What MPG does the Highlander get?

Up to 36 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

Is the Highlander safe?

The Highlander earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.

How many miles does a Highlander last?

A well-maintained Highlander typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Highlander reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Highlander is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Toyota Highlander warranty?

New Toyota models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Toyota dealer.

Where is the Toyota Highlander made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Highlander's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Toyota may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Highlander have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

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Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jul 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

Toyota Highlander — Recalls, Reliability, Specs & VIN Decoder

Overview

How to read a Toyota Highlander VIN — every digit explained

Model-year code (10th digit)

Where to find your Highlander VIN

How many recalls does the Toyota Highlander have?

2025 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

2024 Toyota Highlander recalls 7

2023 Toyota Highlander recalls 9

2022 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

2021 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

2020 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

2019 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

2018 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

2017 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

2016 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

2015 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

2014 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

2013 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

2012 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

2011 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

2010 Toyota Highlander recalls 10

2009 Toyota Highlander recalls 9

2008 Toyota Highlander recalls 13

2007 Toyota Highlander recalls 4

2006 Toyota Highlander recalls 7

2005 Toyota Highlander recalls 6

2004 Toyota Highlander recalls 5

2003 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

2002 Toyota Highlander recalls 2

2001 Toyota Highlander recalls 3

Best and worst years for the Toyota Highlander

What are the most common Toyota Highlander problems?

Toyota Highlander specifications & dimensions

Toyota Highlander cargo space, seating & interior room

Toyota Highlander tire size, oil type & owner specs

What MPG does the Toyota Highlander get?

What engines does the Toyota Highlander have? Power & range

Can a Toyota Highlander tow? Towing & payload

How much does a Toyota Highlander cost to own?

How much is a Toyota Highlander to insure?

Is the Toyota Highlander safe?

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How many miles does a Toyota Highlander last?

Decode your Toyota Highlander’s window sticker & build

All Toyota Highlander model years

Frequently asked questions

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