Is the 2004 TOYOTA Highlander safe to drive?

The 2004 TOYOTA Highlander has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 04V181000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

What Happened

The child protection lock on your rear doors is a safety feature that helps keep kids from opening the doors from the inside. But if you slam the door shut with the lock on, there's a chance the lock could accidentally toggle off.

Risk if Unfixed

If the lock disengages, you might think the doors are secure, but in reality, a child could still open the door from the inside while you're driving. This could cause them to fall out and get hurt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Toyota dealer will shorten the lock lever to prevent this from happening, and the repair is free. You'll receive a notification letter on or after May 7, 2004.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V181000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 04V181000

What This Recall Means

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?