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2012 TOYOTA Highlander

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: High Priority

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

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #13V014000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The passenger airbag control module is a computer that helps the airbag deploy properly based on the weight and position of the passenger. If it's not calibrated correctly, it might not work right, or it might deploy at the wrong time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag control module isn't working properly, the front passenger airbags might not deploy, or they might deploy when they shouldn't. This could lead to serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will test and recalibrate the airbag sensors to make sure they're working correctly – free of charge. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Original — Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #13V123000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The weight labels on your vehicle show how much weight you can safely carry. Unfortunately, the labels on certain Toyota models may be slightly off, which could lead to you overloading your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle based on the incorrect label, you could damage your tires, which might cause a tire blowout while driving. This could lead to a crash, injuries, or property damage.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will provide a new, accurate weight label and instructions on how to install it. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Original — Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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AIR BAGS
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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
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
2002
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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