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2017 TOYOTA Highlander

4 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V682000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The low-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that delivers gasoline from the fuel tank to your engine. In certain models, this pump may fail and stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your engine could stall while driving, which could make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive a notice, and it will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
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High Priority #17V295000 Plain English
Component

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's temporary spare tire is like a backup set of wheels in case the other one gets flat. But if it's not inflated to the right pressure, it won't perform as well as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If your spare tire's not inflated correctly, it could slip or lose traction when you're driving, increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the pressure in your spare tire and adjust it to the correct level, free of charge. You'll get a notification from Gulf States, and you should schedule the adjustment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
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Moderate #18E107000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry C
What Happened
The aftermarket windshield for your 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander has a wire harness that's prone to water damage. This could lead to electrical issues with your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the wire harness, it could damage your Engine Control Module. This might cause your engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your service center will replace the windshield and inspect your Engine Control Module for damage. If it's damaged, they'll replace it too, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification about the recall, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get it.
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Original — What Happened
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.
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Under Review #17V520000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
What Happened
The roof rail cross bars on your Highlander are held in place by special bolts. In some 2017 models, these bolts might not be tightened tightly enough.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts come loose, the cross bars could detach from your vehicle while you're driving, becoming a hazard on the road and possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will check the bolts and tighten them properly, free of charge. You should schedule this inspection as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

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
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
2002
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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