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2002 TOYOTA Highlander

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #02V208000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The breather hose on your fuel tank has a clamp that holds it in place. In a severe crash, this clamp could break your fuel tank's nozzle, causing a potential leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If your fuel tank's nozzle breaks during a high-speed frontal crash, your vehicle could leak fuel, and if it rolls over, the risk of a fire or explosion increases.
Free Fix
Your authorized Toyota dealer will simply rotate the clamp to secure the breather hose properly — and this repair is free. You should schedule this fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A BREATHER HOSE THAT ATTACHES TO THE NOZZLE OF THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE BREATHER HOSE IS ATTACHED WITH A CLAMP, WHOSE "TABS" FACE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED UNDER THE NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TEST (I.E., 35 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER CRASH), THE CLAMP "TABS" CONTACTED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BODY DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO BREAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE WORST CASE, NOZZLE BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS-OVER AFTER A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE SPECIFIED CLAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Under Review #04V181000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The child protection lock on your rear doors is a safety feature that stops kids from opening the doors from the inside. But in certain situations, it can get triggered accidentally when you close the door hard.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might think the lock is still engaged, but it's not. If someone inside the car opens the door while you're driving, they could fall out and get hurt.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will shorten the lock lever to prevent this from happening, and the repair is free. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE UNLOCK POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE WHILE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THAT THE CPL WAS ACTIVATED. IF THE DOOR WERE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT AND BE INJURED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE CPL LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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Other TOYOTA Highlander Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2023
9 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
9 recalls
2008
13 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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