Toyota HIGHLANDER

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

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

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

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

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    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSUS

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

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMUS

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

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE CSA AND/OR THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER CAN CAUSE INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

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

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

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

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    ENGINEUS

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

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    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.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERUS

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

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

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

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSUS

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

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    TIRESUS

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

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    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINERUS

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

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

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

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    TIRESUS

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

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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS

    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.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTEUS

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

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTEUS

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

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERUS

    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.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

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

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

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

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

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

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    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGEUS

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

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    SEATSUS

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

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    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSUS

    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.

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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS

    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.

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    SEATSUS

    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.

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    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    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.

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    SEATSUS

    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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    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.

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    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

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    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERUS

    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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

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

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDUS

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

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

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

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

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

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

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

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    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREUS

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

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    EQUIPMENTUS

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

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.