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.

NHTSA Campaign 12V491000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

What Happened

The power window switch in your vehicle controls all the windows. In some 2007-2009 models, a manufacturing issue made the switch prone to overheating.

Risk if Unfixed

If the switch overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk. This could happen when you're driving or parked.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will inspect the switch and apply a special heat-resistant grease to prevent it from overheating, or replace it if it's already damaged – both services are free of charge.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V491000. 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 12V491000

What This Recall Means

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?