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2016 Toyota Highlander: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
109Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2016 Toyota Highlander has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 109 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Toyota Highlander has 3 open safety recalls and 109 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Highlander had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Campaign 18E107000 · 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 Control Module (ECM).

RiskThe ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyWanda 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.
2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Campaign 16V775000 · 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 fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

RiskIf the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03.
3

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 16V420000 · 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. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

RiskAn incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedySET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Toyota Highlander owners report most often to federal regulators:

Unknown Or Other21
Service Brakes19
Electrical System14
Air Bags10
Engine9
Visibility9

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Toyota Highlander has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2016 Toyota Highlander owners report?

Owners have filed 109 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, most often about the unknown or other, service brakes, electrical system.

How do I check a specific Highlander's history?

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