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2018 Toyota Highlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 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: 273
Latest campaign: Nov 4, 2020

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Nov 4, 2020	20V682000 20V012000
Electrical system	1	Nov 27, 2018	18E107000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Apr 3, 2018	18V211000
Equipment	1	Dec 20, 2017	17V831000

Safety recalls5

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. Campaign NHTSA 20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
Jan 13, 202020V012000	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 20V012000 What's wrong 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 certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 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, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles. Campaign NHTSA 20V012000 · Jan 13, 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. Campaign NHTSA 18E107000 · Nov 27, 2018
Apr 3, 201818V211000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V211000 What's wrong 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 assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist. Risk A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD. Campaign NHTSA 18V211000 · Apr 3, 2018
Dec 20, 201717V831000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V831000 What's wrong 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles. Campaign NHTSA 17V831000 · Dec 20, 2017

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

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273Complaints filed

24Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

25Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	68	25	0	0	0
Service brakes	59	22	9	0	4
Unknown or other	45	16	6	0	4
Engine	34	12	0	1	0
Electrical system	24	9	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	23	8	1	0	0
Air bags	19	7	15	0	19
Fuel system	14	5	0	0	0
Gasoline	14	5	0	0	0
Structure	13	5	3	1	3
Steering	10	4	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	9	3	3	0	4
Vehicle speed control	9	3	1	0	0
Suspension	6	2	0	0	1
Hydraulic	6	2	0	0	0

11 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
“I took my car in to the dealer for a noticable hum sound that was staying to occur. UA80 transmission model has been determined to be failing by the dealership that I took it to.”
Filed 10/04/2026 · ODI 11768866
Power train
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, there was an audible chime followed by the message "Transmission Overheating".”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768129
Power train
“I would like to report a transmission problem with my 2018 Toyota Highlander XLE which I purchased in XXX with 108,000 miles.”
Filed 09/27/2026 · ODI 11767263

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2018 Toyota Highlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 are the 2018 Toyota Highlander recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Toyota Highlander?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 68 complaints out of 273 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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