Is the 2008 TOYOTA Highlander safe to drive?

The 2008 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.

What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2008 TOYOTA Highlander? (Campaign #11V245000)

The curtain shield airbag system in your Highlander or RAV4 has two sensors that help detect when your vehicle is rolling over. If either of these sensors fails, the airbag warning light will turn on, but the system will still work in case of a side crash. However, if both sensors fail almost at the same time, the airbag could deploy unexpectedly. If the airbag system is accidentally activated, it could cause serious injury to someone inside the vehicle. Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty airbag sensor with a new, improved one that's more reliable. This repair is free, and you'll get an early notification when the parts are available to make the fix.

NHTSA Campaign 11V245000 Recall Details

Component

AIR BAGS

What Happened

The curtain shield airbag system in your Highlander or RAV4 has two sensors that help detect when your vehicle is rolling over. If either of these sensors fails, the airbag warning light will turn on, but the system will still work in case of a side crash. However, if both sensors fail almost at the same time, the airbag could deploy unexpectedly.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag system is accidentally activated, it could cause serious injury to someone inside the vehicle.

Free Fix

Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty airbag sensor with a new, improved one that's more reliable. This repair is free, and you'll get an early notification when the parts are available to make the fix.

Campaign 11V245000

AIR BAGS

Affected Vehicles