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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (2001–2024): Full Technical Specs & OBD2 Diagnostics
Built 2001–2024 · all production years covered on this single page
3.5L V6 • Gasoline
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Every figure on this Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) uses Toyota Genuine 0W-20 engine oil. Its battery is group H6 (BCI), rated at 640A cold-cranking amps. It is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine. Its OEM tyre size is 215/55 R16. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
Common problems
Common repairs
Fluids & lubricants
Battery
Fault codes (OBD2)
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Tyres
Recalls & TSB
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COMMON PROBLEMS
Engine overheatingFREQUENT
Engine temperature over limits — check coolant level, thermostat and radiator.
Related codes: P0217
Oil pressure sensor: low signalFREQUENT
ECU detects insufficient oil pressure — check oil level and sensor.
Related codes: P0522
Insufficient oil pressureFREQUENT
Oil pressure below critical threshold — stop the engine and check immediately.
Related codes: P0524
Engine control module (PCM) faultFREQUENT
Faulty ECU processor — requires specialist workshop diagnosis.
Related codes: P0606
Throttle actuatorFREQUENT
Throttle actuator motor circuit open — loss of throttle response.
Related codes: P2100
COMMON REPAIRS
Front brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
0.8h
€56 – €72
Rear brake pads
Difficulty: Easy
0.9h
€63 – €81
Engine oil change
Difficulty: Easy
0.3h
€21 – €27
ABS Module
Difficulty: Hard
2.3h
€161 – €206
AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS
Prices may vary by area and workshop.
Full service
€ 120 – € 200
Full brake service
€ 180 – € 300
Spark plug replacement
€ 80 – € 140
Electronic diagnosis
€ 40 – € 70
OFFICIAL LABOUR TIMES (OLP)
Standard labour hours from a database of 6.6M+ real shop operations, with an indicative labour-cost estimate for your country.
Brakes8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| ABS Module | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| ABS Pump | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| ABS Tone Ring | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Brake Bleed - All Four | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Brake Booster | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| Brake Booster Check Valve | 0.3h | € 13–€ 22 |
Cooling8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Bypass Pipe | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Coolant Flush | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Coolant Reservoir | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Cooling Fan Assembly | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Cooling Fan Clutch | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Cooling Fan Motor | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Cooling Fan Relay | 0.3h | € 13–€ 22 |
Electrical8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag - Driver | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Airbag - Passenger | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Airbag - Side | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Airbag Module/Computer | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Alternator | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Alternator Belt | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Amplifier | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Antenna | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
Engine8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Position Sensor | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Camshaft R&R | 9.2h | € 413–€ 690 |
| Connecting Rod Bearings | 17.2h | € 774–€ 1290 |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Crankshaft R&R | 23.0h | € 1035–€ 1725 |
| Cylinder Head R&R | 6.9h | € 310–€ 517 |
| Cylinder Head Resurface | 9.2h | € 413–€ 690 |
| Engine Mount - Front | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
Exhaust8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Injection Check Valve | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Catalytic Converter - California | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Catalytic Converter - Direct Fit | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Catalytic Converter - Universal | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Downpipe | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| EGR Cooler | 3.4h | € 153–€ 255 |
| EGR Tube | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| EGR Valve | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
Fuel system8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Canister | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| EVAP Purge Valve | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| EVAP Vent Valve | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Fuel Cap | 0.1h | € 4–€ 7 |
| Fuel Filler Neck | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Fuel Filter | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Fuel Filter - In-Tank | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Fuel Injector - Single | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
HVAC8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| AC Accumulator | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| AC Clutch Coil | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| AC Compressor | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| AC Compressor Clutch | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| AC Compressor Oil Add | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| AC Condenser | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| AC Evaporator | 6.9h | € 310–€ 517 |
| AC Expansion Valve (TXV) | 4.6h | € 206–€ 345 |
Steering8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Center Link/Drag Link | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Electric Power Steering Module | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Electric Power Steering Motor | 2.9h | € 130–€ 217 |
| Idler Arm | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Pitman Arm | 1.4h | € 62–€ 105 |
| Power Steering Fluid Flush | 0.6h | € 27–€ 45 |
| Power Steering Gear Box | 4.0h | € 180–€ 300 |
| Power Steering Hose - High Pressure | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
Suspension8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Air Line | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Air Spring/Air Bag | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Air Suspension Compressor | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Air Suspension Height Sensor | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Air Suspension Valve Block | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Ball Joint - Lower | 2.1h | € 94–€ 157 |
| Ball Joint - Upper | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Ball Joints - Upper and Lower | 3.4h | € 153–€ 255 |
Transmission8 operations
| Operation | Labour hours (OLP) | Est. labour cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kickdown Cable | 0.9h | € 40–€ 67 |
| Neutral Safety Switch | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Overdrive Solenoid | 2.3h | € 103–€ 172 |
| Shift Cable | 1.7h | € 76–€ 127 |
| Shift Linkage | 1.1h | € 49–€ 82 |
| Shift Solenoid - Single | 3.6h | € 162–€ 270 |
| Shift Solenoids - All | 7.8h | € 351–€ 585 |
| Torque Converter | 6.0h | € 270–€ 450 |
WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY
Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.
🇩🇪Germany€95/h
🇪🇸Spain€55/h
🇫🇷France€75/h
🇮🇹Italy€45/h
🇬🇧UK£80/h
🇺🇸USA$120/h
Reference rate
€45/h
Source: Eurostat 2024
💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS
📋 RECALLS & TSB (58)
NHTSA 25V744000
Back Over Prevention › Display Function
Date: 30/10/2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview ca…
NHTSA 02V208000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting
Date: 30/07/2002
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 T…
NHTSA 25V040000
Steering › Column
Date: 29/01/2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA re…
NHTSA 18E107000
Electrical System
Date: 27/11/2018
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 C…
NHTSA 09E022000
Equipment
Date: 27/04/2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 39,100 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE ORIGINAL CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE TOYOTA STAINLESS …
NHTSA 19V244000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 27/03/2019
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehi…
NHTSA 14V148000
Seats
Date: 27/03/2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the veh…
NHTSA 10V023000
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Date: 27/01/2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL…
NHTSA R/2023/302
Date: 27-11-2023
On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.�
NHTSA 23V720000
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Date: 26/10/2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
NHTSA 16V775000
Electrical System › Wiring
Date: 24/10/2016
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 flui…
NHTSA 11V112000
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Date: 24/02/2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLE…
NHTSA 17V520000
Equipment
Date: 23/08/2017
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.
NHTSA 24V548000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 23/07/2024
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, P…
NHTSA 15V689000
Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
Date: 22/10/2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scio…
NHTSA 14V272000
Electrical System › Software
Date: 22/05/2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat …
NHTSA 14V274000
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Date: 22/05/2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat tra…
NHTSA 10V499000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Date: 21/10/2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACE…
NHTSA 11V245000
Air Bags
Date: 21/04/2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA) SYSTEM, THERE ARE TWO SENSORS IN THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL ANGLE. IF ONE OF THESE SEN…
NHTSA 10V017000
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Date: 21/01/2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LE…
NHTSA 23V865000
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
Date: 20/12/2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H ve…
NHTSA 17V831000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 20/12/2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As …
NHTSA R/2026/097
Date: 20-04-2026
For certain vehicles equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seatbacks allow for seatback angle adjustment and locking due to a design change made by the supplier the recliner teeth may not fully engage during seatback adjustment. This could lea…
NHTSA 14V743000
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler
Date: 19/11/2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and…
NHTSA 14V576000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Date: 19/09/2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
NHTSA 20V162000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery
Date: 19/03/2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L, V6 (2GR-FKS) gasoline engine. Due to an Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming error, fuel may not be correctly supplied to the engine while using the stop and r…
NHTSA 24V452000
Tires
Date: 18/06/2024
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen…
NHTSA 08V181000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 18/04/2008
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 90,189 MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THIRD ROW SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE NON-DRIVER DESIGNATED SEA…
NHTSA 25V872000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage
Date: 17/12/2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
NHTSA 02V339000
Wheels
Date: 17/12/2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIVE FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS (MODEL 6934 AND 6936), WITH FACTORY LLAT, AND WITH PORT INSTALLED WR4, FOUR ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE PROCESSED AT THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PORT AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF …
NHTSA 13V014000
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Date: 16/01/2013
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 ye…
NHTSA 09V223000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 15/06/2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAND…
NHTSA 04V181000
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Date: 15/04/2004
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, CAUSI…
NHTSA 20V633000
Air Bags
Date: 14/10/2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
NHTSA 09E028000
Equipment
Date: 14/05/2009
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 3,499 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBIRD VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE ORIGINAL CLAMP USED TO SECURE TH…
NHTSA 06V253000
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Date: 13/07/2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE. IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PED…
NHTSA 15V144000
Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Date: 13/03/2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during…
NHTSA 20V012000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 13/01/2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and ce…
NHTSA 23V480000
Steering › Column
Date: 12/07/2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical c…
NHTSA 25V595000
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Date: 11/09/2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (…
NHTSA 12V491000
Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
Date: 10/10/2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were buil…
NHTSA 11V539000
Engine And Engine Cooling
Date: 09/11/2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUI…
NHTSA 16V420000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 09/06/2016
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. …
NHTSA 14V168000
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Date: 09/04/2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the dri…
NHTSA 13V123000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 09/04/2013
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 L…
NHTSA 14V051000
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Date: 07/02/2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles…
NHTSA 24V419000
Tires
Date: 06/06/2024
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail…
NHTSA 22V310000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 06/05/2022
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen…
NHTSA 01V228000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Date: 05/07/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTIITY VEHICLES. THE RESERVOIR FILLER CAP OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY INDUCE A VACUUM, INTRODUCING SOME AIR INTO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE AND INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
NHTSA 26V128000
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Recliner
Date: 05/03/2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
NHTSA 20V682000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Date: 04/11/2020
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, …
NHTSA R/2024/388
Date: 04-11-2024
On affected vehicles certain points on the ends of the 40% side of the rear seat-back mid-bar may not have been manufactured with a minimum radius.
NHTSA 18V211000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum
Date: 03/04/2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump…
NHTSA 10V035000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 03/02/2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISIT…
NHTSA 10V036000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Date: 03/02/2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATI…
NHTSA 16V396000
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler
Date: 02/06/2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 V…
NHTSA 17V295000
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Date: 02/05/2017
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 prop…
NHTSA R/2025/466
Date: 01-12-2025
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
COMMON OBD2 CODES TO CHECK
P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
Powertrain
P0171
System Too Lean Bank 1
Powertrain
P0300
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
Powertrain
P0441
EVAP Incorrect Purge Flow
Powertrain
P0128
Coolant Thermostat Below Regulating Temperature
Powertrain
P0455
EVAP System Leak Detected (Gross Leak)
Powertrain
P0700
Transmission Control System (MIL Request)
Powertrain
P0507
Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
Powertrain
P0174
System Too Lean Bank 2
Powertrain
All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
P1661
powertrain
MODERATEP1658
powertrain
HIGHP1656
powertrain
MODERATEP1652
powertrain
MODERATEP1604
powertrain
HIGHP1510
powertrain
HIGHP1330
powertrain
HIGHP1315
powertrain
HIGHP1310
powertrain
HIGHP1305
powertrain
HIGHP1200
powertrain
HIGHP1765
powertrain
HIGHP1630
powertrain
HIGHP3475
powertrain
MODERATEP3473
powertrain
MODERATEP3253
powertrain
MODERATEP3476
powertrain
HIGHP3474
powertrain
MODERATEP3424
powertrain
LOWP3423
powertrain
HIGH
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE
60 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
Show all dashboard warning lights
🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over
Oil Pressure WarningEngine
Engine Temperature WarningCooling
Brake System WarningBrakes
Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity
🟠 WARNING — check soon
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions
Battery / Charging SystemElectrical
Low Fuel WarningFuel
ABS WarningBrakes
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes
Power Steering WarningSteering
ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis
Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission
Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission
Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety
EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions
Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions
AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions
Coolant Level LowCooling
Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid
EV Charge System FaultHybrid
12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid
Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension
CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork
Water in Fuel FilterFuel
Diesel Injector FaultFuel
Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering
Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine
Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid
Master Warning (Toyota)Electrical
🟡 MONITOR
Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions
4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain
Bulb Failure WarningLighting
Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting
Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance
A/C System FaultHvac
Clutch Wear WarningTransmission
Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS
Pre-Collision System Off (Toyota)ADAS
Lane Departure Alert Off (Toyota)ADAS
Slip Indicator (Toyota)Chassis
🔵 INFORMATION
Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling
Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine
Traction Control / ESC OffChassis
Seatbelt ReminderActive safety
Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting
Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS
Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS
Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS
Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance
Door Open WarningBody
Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody
Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission
Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission
READY Light (Toyota)Electrical
EV Mode Indicator (Toyota)Electrical
B-Ready (EV Brake) (Toyota)Brakes
REPORTED COMPLAINTS & PROBLEMS (NHTSA)
5438 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota Highlander across model years 2001–2024. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.
459 crash reports 61 fires 378 injuries 56 deaths
Complaints by model year (most reported first)
Model year 2019447
Model year 2021433
Model year 2008403
Model year 2002301
Model year 2004285
Model year 2020279
Model year 2006273
Model year 2003258
Most reported components (all years)
Power Train822
Service Brakes667
Electrical System578
Unknown Or Other553
Engine477
Vehicle Speed Control404
Sample reports
The contact's wife owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that soon after purchasing a new set of tires, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound upon acceleration. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for an oil change and ti… (MY 2020)
My 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a braking issue identified in Toyota Service Bulletin T-SB-0059-23, Hybrid Regenerative Brake Transition Feeling Improvement. When going downhill and applying the brake, the vehicle lurches forward te… (MY 2020)
While I was driving the vehicle on December 30, 2025 emerging on to the highway I heard a loud popping sound which I thought was one of the tires going flat when the plastic barrier underneath the car became unattached (MY 2021)
Vehicle Issue Description (Rear Liftgate): The rear power liftgate intermittently fails to operate and presents a safety concern. The liftgate often will not open at all. At other times, it opens only partially (approximately one-quarte… (MY 2022)
Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 2001–2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Toyota Highlander have any safety recalls?
Yes — 54 official NHTSA recall campaign(s) affect this model, mainly: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. Check the recalls section for your exact year/VIN.
What does fault code P0300 mean on the Toyota Highlander?
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0003 mean on the Toyota Highlander?
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0128 mean on the Toyota Highlander?
Coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature — thermostat stuck open or faulty This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0002 mean on the Toyota Highlander?
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0011 mean on the Toyota Highlander?
A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
What does fault code P0001 mean on the Toyota Highlander?
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.
Are engine problems common on the Toyota Highlander?
Yes — 709 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the engine. One owner reported: “TOYOTA HAD A PROBLEM WITH THERE 4 CYLINDER ENGINES IN CAMRY AND HIGHLANDER WITH ENGINE MOUNTAIN THREADS PULLING AWAY FOR A THREE OR FOUR YEAR PERIOD. MY CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL ABOUT 90,000 MILES WHEN…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
Are brakes problems common on the Toyota Highlander?
Yes — 792 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the brakes. One owner reported: “ON 11/17/2015 I HIT A PARKING ISLAND IN AN UNLIT PARKING LOT. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP, MY BRAKES FAILED. THIS CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT HIT 2 PARKED CARS AND A TREE. I HAVE LOST WAG…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
Are electrical problems common on the Toyota Highlander?
Yes — 971 of 4000 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the electrical. One owner reported: “I AM SOLE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE SINCE BOUGHT IT NEW AND WELL MAINTAIN IT. DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL ARE PEELING AND GOOEY. TOYOTA SERVICE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT AND ASKED…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.
What tyres does the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) use?
The original OEM tyre size for the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) is 215/55 R16. Compatible alternative sizes: ["245/45R19", "235/55R20", "235/65R18"]. See the Tyres section on this page to compare offers from the main suppliers.
What is the right battery for the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024)?
The battery specified for the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) is group 35 (BCI), with a cold cranking rating of 650A. See the Battery section on this page for the main cross-references between brands.
What engine oil should I use on the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024)?
The engine oil specification for the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) is Toyota Genuine 0W-20. Always use the viscosity grade approved by the manufacturer: a different oil can reduce engine protection and void the warranty. Check the change interval in the Maintenance section.
Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024)?
Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.
How often should the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) be serviced?
Routine maintenance for the Toyota Highlander (2001–2024) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.
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