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2017 Toyota Highlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 273
Latest campaign: Nov 4, 2020

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 4, 2020	20V682000
Electrical system	1	Nov 27, 2018	18E107000
Equipment	1	Aug 23, 2017	17V520000
Tires	1	May 2, 2017	17V295000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 4, 2020Latest campaign


Nov 4, 202020V682000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V682000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Highlander Campaign NHTSA 20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
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
Aug 23, 201717V520000	Equipment The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V520000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Highlander, Highlander Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 17V520000 · Aug 23, 2017
May 2, 201717V295000	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V295000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Highlander, Highlander Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 17V295000 · May 2, 2017

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 component273

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

273Complaints filed

18Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

26Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	76	28	2	0	3
Unknown or other	53	19	7	1	0
Engine	49	18	3	0	2
Electrical system	47	17	1	1	2
Service brakes	30	11	5	0	7
Fuel/propulsion system	29	11	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	13	5	4	0	2
Visibility/wiper	13	5	1	0	2
Air bags	9	3	6	0	13
Fuel system	9	3	0	0	0
Gasoline	9	3	0	0	0
Structure	8	3	2	0	0
Wheels	6	2	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	1	0	0	1
Steering	4	1	1	0	1

14 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 Hybrid.

Latest reports

Power train
“Transmission failure after whining noise, taken to Toyota multiple times with no diagnosis. Today was informed the transmission is failing by another mechanic. 193,000 miles.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769850
Power train
“2017 UA80F AWD Toyota Highlander Transmission Failure at 145,000 miles with regular maintenance.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769168
Power train
“Our Toyota Highlander XLE which has 137000 miles on it has the very well documented "whine" issue with the UA80 transmission.”
Filed 10/03/2026 · ODI 11768784

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2017 Toyota Highlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Highlander. The most recent, 20V682000 (reported November 4, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Toyota Highlander?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 76 complaints out of 273 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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