Is the 2011 TOYOTA Highlander safe to drive?

The 2011 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 15V689000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

What Happened

The Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) is a part that controls your power windows. In some 2009-2011 Toyota and Scion models, the switch may not have enough lubricant, which could let dust and water get in and cause a short circuit.

Risk if Unfixed

If dust and water get inside the switch, it could overheat and melt, leading to a fire. This is a serious risk because it could happen while you're driving, or even while you're parked.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Toyota dealer will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if it's okay. If there's a problem, they'll replace the circuit board for free, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V689000. 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 15V689000

What This Recall Means

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?