Model year 2016 · Toyota

2016 Toyota Highlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. The most recent was reported on October 24, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: HIGHLANDER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
16V775000	October 24, 2016	Electrical System › Wiring
16V420000	June 9, 2016	Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V775000Manufacturer no. G03

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: October 24, 2016
Owner notification: November 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7,056 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Highlander: May 26, 2016 – September 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: HIGHLANDER

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V775000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V420000Manufacturer no. SET-16C

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2016
Owner notification: July 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,253 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Highlander: May 6, 2014 – May 13, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: HIGHLANDER

Defect summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V420000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 24, 2016.