Model year record

2017 Toyota Highlander

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 442 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V682000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,525,742
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-04
Owners notified
2021-01-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V520000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,121
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-23
Owners notified
2017-09-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V295000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Vehicles affected
409
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-02
Owners notified
2017-06-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train10420,000 mi
Unknown or other5918,000 mi
Engine5320,800 mi
Electrical system5135,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system339,800 mi
Service brakes3014,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1514,680 mi
Visibility/wiper136,000 mi
Air bags1115,000 mi
Structure: body920,380 mi
Fuel system, gasoline868,000 mi
Wheels638,500 mi
Steering5106,000 mi
Carry handle, shell, base4
Engine and engine cooling460,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)337,516 mi
Exterior lighting34,000 mi
Seat belts3250 mi
Seats31,000 mi
Suspension320,380 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump145,000 mi
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)11,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.11,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump175,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection12,000 mi
Lane departure: warning1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft11,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic139,460 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing167,500 mi
Tires1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1
Tires: sidewall120,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly124,800 mi
Visibility: windshield148,000 mi

The 2016 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.