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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDKZRFH2JS550041 · Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5TDKZRFH2JS•••••• 2018 Toyota HIGHLANDER

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253on the model
73builds in total
Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Dec 2023
Driving down the street when an alarm went off stating "braking power low" and to "stop immediately". Vehicle to be towed and taken to local car dealership. Over the phone, the dealership claims no braking element has been recalled for my particular vehicle, however other…
Fuel System May 2020
The contact owns a 2018 toyota highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated after starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled rough. The low-pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated…
Fuel/propulsion System Jul 2019
The contact owns a 2018 toyota highlander. The contact stated that upon making a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to move forward when depressing the accelerator. The failure occurred intermittently without warning. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDKZRFH2JS550041 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.