Model year 2017 · Toyota

2017 Toyota Highlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Highlander. The most recent was reported on November 4, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Highlander, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V682000	November 4, 2020	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V520000	August 23, 2017	Equipment
17V295000	May 2, 2017	Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Systems involved: Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V682000Manufacturer no. 20TA02, 20LA01

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: November 4, 2020
Owner notification: January 21, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,525,742 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: HIGHLANDER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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 20V682000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V520000Manufacturer no. 17R3

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA: August 23, 2017
Owner notification: September 29, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,121 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota Highlander: November 16, 2016 – July 19, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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 17V520000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V295000Manufacturer no. 17R2

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Report received by NHTSA: May 2, 2017
Owner notification: June 15, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 409 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota Highlander: March 21, 2017 – March 30, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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 17V295000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 5, 2020.