Toyota Highlander 2016: Brake Fluid Sensor Issue May Cause Crash Risk
Toyota recalls 2016 Highlander vehicles with brake fluid level sensor not connected to wire harness, risking reduced braking performance and crash risk. Owners should contact Toyota for free inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2016 Highlander vehicles that may have a brake fluid level sensor not properly connected to the wire harness. This could cause the braking system to fail to detect low brake fluid, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227488-toyota-highlander-2016-brake-fluid-sensor-issue-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227488-toyota-highlander-2016-brake-fluid-sensor-issue-may-cause-crash · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V775000
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“Toyota Highlander 2016: Brake Fluid Sensor Issue May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227488-toyota-highlander-2016-brake-fluid-sensor-issue-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #16V775000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V775000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, so it can't detect low brake fluid levels. Without this detection, the braking system might not function properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Toyota Highlander vehicles manufactured between May 26 and September 16, 2016 are affected. Drivers who regularly check brake fluid levels may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Toyota Highlander was manufactured between May 26 and September 16, 2016. The issue involves the brake fluid level sensor not being properly connected to the wire harness.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Get Inspection
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 21 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V775000 (October 24, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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