Toyota Highlander — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 5, 2026
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could
Also affects: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 17, 2025
Model years: 2025
On a small number of vehicles, the bolt that secures the third-row center seat belt anchor to the roof may not have been installed properly. As a result, the seat belt could loosen
Also affects: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Visual System
High risk
Oct 30, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the
Also affects: Lexus Nx 450h, Lexus Nx 350h, Lexus Nx 350, Lexus Lx 700h, Lexus Lx 600
Toyota Highlander — Visual System
High risk
Sep 11, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the combination meter in the instrument panel not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to se
Also affects: Lexus Ls, Lexus Rx 500h, Lexus Tx, Toyota Camry, Toyota Crown
Toyota Highlander — Airbag
High risk
May 6, 2025
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel spiral cable assembly could disconnect. If this happens, the airbag (SRS) warning lamp would turn on, and the driver-front airbag wouldn't w
Also affects: Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Highlander — Airbag
High risk
Jan 29, 2025
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the inspection completed by a Toyota dealer during recall SRC RF2 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-386) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a secon
Also affects: Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Highlander — Airbag
High risk
Dec 20, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the
Also affects: Lexus Rx 450h, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus Es 300h, Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, Toyota Corolla
Toyota Highlander — Structure
High risk
Oct 26, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the front lower bumper cover may not be attached properly. As a result, if there is a minor impact to the front bumper, the lower bumper cover, engine under co
Also affects: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Airbag
High risk
Jul 12, 2023
Model years: 2023
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-242. Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering wheel spiral cable assembly could disconnect. If this happens, the airbag
Also affects: Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Electrical
High risk
Nov 24, 2021
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable
Also affects: Lexus Ct 200h, Lexus Es 300h, Lexus Es 350, Lexus Gs 300, Lexus Gs 350
Toyota Highlander — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 28, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also resu
Also affects: Lexus Es 350, Lexus Gs 350, Lexus Gx 460, Lexus Is 200t, Lexus Is 300
Toyota Highlander — Airbag
High risk
Oct 14, 2020
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, one or both of the front seats may have an incorrect trim cover installed. This could prevent the front seat-mounted side airbags from inflating properly in a
Also affects: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 19, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine stop-start system may not work properly and could cause the engine to stall while driving. If this happens, a warning chime will sound and mu
Toyota Highlander — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 4, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also resu
Also affects: Lexus Es 350, Lexus Gs 350, Lexus Gx 460, Lexus Is 200t, Lexus Is 300
Toyota Highlander — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 13, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Lexus Rx 350, Lexus Gs 350, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Highlander — Accessories
High risk
Aug 23, 2019
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the hook and loop material used to attach the carpet to its underpadding may not be flame resistant. As a result, when it is tested alone, the loop fasteners d
Also affects: Toyota Rav4
Toyota Highlander — Brakes
High risk
Apr 3, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, an oil passage in the rotor of the vacuum pump may not have been machined properly and could result in oil not being distributed throughout the pump. This coul
Also affects: Lexus Rx 350, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Highlander — Electrical
High risk
Jul 20, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in
Also affects: Lexus Nx 300h, Lexus Rc 300, Lexus Rc 350, Toyota Venza, Lexus Gx 460
Toyota Highlander — Electrical
High risk
Oct 21, 2015
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, inconsistent application of grease during the manufacturing process could cause the driver's side power window master switch to stick or become inoperative due
Also affects: Scion Xb, Scion Xd, Toyota Camry, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Corolla
Toyota Highlander — Steering
High risk
Mar 11, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the electric power steering electronic control unit may be damaged. A damaged circuit board could result in sudden loss of steering power
Also affects: Toyota Rav4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 18, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the end cap on the right-hand side fuel delivery pipe, located in the engine compartment, could have been improperly welded at time of manufacture. This could
Also affects: Lexus Rx 350, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna
Toyota Highlander — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 22, 2014
Model years: 2014
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. A defect in the programming of the occupant classif
Also affects: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Airbag
High risk
Apr 9, 2014
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, electrical circuitry in the steering wheel assembly may become damaged. As a result, the driver's airbag may not function as intended, causing the instrument p
Also affects: Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Rav4, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Yaris
Toyota Highlander — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 27, 2014
Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 – Anchorage of Seats. The seat track, located on the inboard side of the left
Toyota Highlander — Electrical
High risk
Oct 10, 2012
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, due to improperly applied grease, the driver's side power window master switch could stick or become inoperative. If attempts are made to lubricate the switch,
Also affects: Toyota Camry, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Matrix
Toyota Highlander — Steering
High risk
Nov 9, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1MZ-FE or 3MZ-FE V6 engine, the crankshaft pulley may fail. The outer ring may become misaligned, or it may not properly rotate, causing noise a
Also affects: Lexus Es 330, Lexus Rx 330, Lexus Rx 400h, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry
Toyota Highlander — Airbag
High risk
Apr 21, 2011
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, the roll angle sensors in the airbag sensor assembly could fail. If one of the roll angle sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning lamp will illuminate, the ro
Also affects: Toyota Rav4, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Other
High risk
Feb 24, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain 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
Also affects: Lexus Rx 330, Lexus Rx 350, Lexus Rx 400h, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Brakes
High risk
Oct 21, 2010
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Certain vehicles use brake fluids containing polymers that act as lubricants for certain brake system components. If during vehicle maintenance, brake fluid is used that does not c
Also affects: Lexus Rx 330, Toyota Avalon, Lexus Gs 300, Lexus Is 350, Lexus Is 250
Toyota Highlander — Accessories
High risk
Apr 19, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, if the Toyota optional accessory "tray-type" floor mat is not secured by the retaining hooks, or if it is placed on top of an existing floor mat, the "tray-typ
Also affects: Toyota Tundra, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Other
High risk
Jan 22, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, accelerator pedal movement may become rough, slow to return, or the pedal may stick in a depressed position. This could result in a loss of throttle control an
Also affects: Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Rav4
Toyota Highlander — Other
High risk
Oct 7, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may res
Also affects: Toyota Prius, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Avalon, Lexus Is C, Lexus Is F
Toyota Highlander — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 27, 2008
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, during the installation of an infant seat on the 3rd row seat, the seatbelt mechanism might revert back to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode vs. an Au
Toyota Highlander — Other
High risk
Jul 11, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, due to the improper installation of the retaining clips for the floor carpet cover located in front of the center console, there is a possibility that the clip
Also affects: Lexus Rx 400h, Lexus Rx 330, Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota Highlander — Other
High risk
Apr 7, 2004
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, if the rear side doors are closed very hard with the Child Protection Lock (CPL) lever in the lock position, there is a possibility that the lock lever may con
Toyota Highlander — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 30, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain 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. T
Toyota Highlander — Brakes
High risk
Jul 3, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain 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
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