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2014 Toyota Highlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 138
Latest campaign: Nov 27, 2018

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Nov 27, 2018	18E107000 14V272000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 19, 2014	14V576000
Seats	1	May 22, 2014	14V274000
Seat belts	1	Feb 7, 2014	14V051000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 27, 2018Latest campaign


Nov 27, 201818E107000	Electrical system The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18E107000 What's wrong 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). Risk The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under Highlander Campaign NHTSA 18E107000 · Nov 27, 2018
Sep 19, 201414V576000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V576000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Highlander Campaign NHTSA 14V576000 · Sep 19, 2014
May 22, 201414V272000	Electrical system: software In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V272000 What's wrong 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 belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Highlander, Highlander Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 14V272000 · May 22, 2014
May 22, 201414V274000	Seats: mid/rear assembly If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V274000 What's wrong 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 track in the forward first, second and third adjusting positions. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." Risk If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Highlander Campaign NHTSA 14V274000 · May 22, 2014
Feb 7, 201414V051000	Seat belts: rear/other A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V051000 What's wrong 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 fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Risk A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Highlander Campaign NHTSA 14V051000 · Feb 7, 2014

Merged from NHTSA model names: Highlander, Highlander Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component138

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

138Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

6Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	36	26	0	1	0
Unknown or other	33	24	0	0	2
Structure	32	23	1	0	1
Power train	9	7	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	5	1	0	1
Seat belts	5	4	2	0	2
Vehicle speed control	5	4	1	0	1
Visibility	4	3	0	0	0
Tires	4	3	0	0	0
Steering	4	3	0	0	0
Suspension	4	3	0	0	0
Wheels	3	2	0	0	0
Engine	3	2	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	2	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	1	0	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Highlander, Highlander HV.

Latest reports

Power train
“Transmission failing beginning at 60,000 miles. Safety issue because car shudders and refuses to accelerate at seemingly random times. My mechanic said this is a known issue and recommended transmission flushing.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767574
Latches/locks/linkages
“Component: Latches/Locks — Power Door Lock Actuator I am the original owner of a 2014 Toyota Highlander AWD, currently with 88,000 miles on it. I have experienced six power door lock actuator failures on this vehicle.”
Filed 08/30/2026 · ODI 11760764
Electrical system
“The radio keeps freezing up all the time along with the back tail light area going in and out. I keep smelling like burnt wire smell. Engine sound really rough.”
Filed 07/15/2026 · ODI 11750492

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2014 Toyota Highlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Highlander. The most recent, 18E107000 (reported November 27, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Toyota Highlander recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), seats (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Toyota Highlander?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 138 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Toyota Highlander?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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