Is the 2010 TOYOTA Highlander safe to drive?

The 2010 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.

Campaign 14V168000

High Priority Plain English 2014-04-09

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

There's a special cable in your vehicle that connects the airbag to the steering wheel. This cable is prone to damage when you turn the wheel, which could cause the airbag to stop working.

Risk if Unfixed

If the cable is damaged, your airbag might not deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty cable with a new one, and you won't have to pay a thing. As soon as you get the recall notice, schedule an appointment to get the repair done.

Affected Vehicles

2010 TOYOTA Highlander

2010 TOYOTA Yaris

2010 TOYOTA Tacoma

2009 TOYOTA Highlander

2009 TOYOTA Yaris

2009 TOYOTA Tacoma

2008 TOYOTA Highlander

2008 TOYOTA Yaris

2007 TOYOTA Yaris

2006 TOYOTA Yaris

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V168000. 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.

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