Every 2013 Toyota Highlander recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 14V148000
Mar 27, 2014Seats
- Problem
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 14V148000 →Equipment · NHTSA 13V123000
Sep 4, 2013Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
- Fix
- Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full recall details for 13V123000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 13V014000
Jan 16, 2013Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
- Risk
- If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Fix
- Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full recall details for 13V014000 →
2013 Toyota Highlander complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Highlander, reporting 26 crashes, 12 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 369 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering46
- Engine32
- Vehicle Speed Control31
- Electrical System26
- Unknown Or Other24
- Air Bags19
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (262)
- Electrical System (102)
- Structure (102)
- Engine (28)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (18)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (14)
Read Toyota Highlander owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Highlander. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND SWERVED TO AVOID A CAT, IT RESULTED IN CRASHING INTO A METAL TELEPHONE POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT.”
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERApr 23, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11413557
“WE RECENTLY HAD OUR HIGHLANDER COMPLETELY TOTALED BY OUR INSURANCE AFTER A FAILURE TO HAVE OUR AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN PROPERLY. THE CLOG CAUSED WATER TO BACK UP INTO THE FRAME OF THE CAR AND FLOOD OUR FLOOR CARPETING.”
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDJun 27, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11223009
Injury reportedCrash
“TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WHEELS HYDOPLANNED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSS CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A CENTER CONCRETE WALL. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST.”
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERFeb 5, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11394784
“OVER NIGHT MY PARKED SUV MOVED 10 FEET BACKWARDS ON A VERY SLIGHT UP SLOPED PARKING SPACE AT MY HOME. IT WAS LOCKED, IN PARK AND NO ICE UNDERNEATH. I DID NOT MOVE IT AFTER FIRST NOTICING INCIDENT, BUT IT THEN MOVED ANOTHER 2 FEET THIS MORNING.”
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDJan 9, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11061497
Injury reportedCrash
“WAS HIT IN THE REAR END ON THE HIGHWAY, I WAS MOVING PROBABLY 8-10 MPH THROUGH A DEBRIS FIELD FROM AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR DID NOT SLOW AND HIT ME PROBABLY AROUND 35-40 MPH. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT FIRE SINCE IN A REAR END IMPACT THEY SHOULD NOT TRIGGER. I DID NOT IMPACT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.”
2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERSep 30, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11361945
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