Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID

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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    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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    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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    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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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HYBRID SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTERUS

    The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing 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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    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSUS

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

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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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    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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    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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    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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    EQUIPMENTUS

    The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and 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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    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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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

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

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS

    Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.