Every 2014 Toyota Highlander recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 18E107000
Nov 27, 2018Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18E107000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 14V576000
Sep 19, 2014Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 14V576000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 14V051000
Jul 2, 2014Seat Belts:Rear/Other
- Problem
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 14V051000 →Seats · NHTSA 14V274000
May 22, 2014Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the forward first, second and third adjusting positions. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 14V274000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 14V272000
May 22, 2014Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 14V272000 →
2014 Toyota Highlander complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Highlander, reporting 5 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, 1 deaths. Toyota has issued at least 418 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
- Electrical System37
- Structure34
- Unknown Or Other33
- Power Train9
- Visibility/Wiper7
- Seat Belts5
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (308)
- Electrical System (127)
- Structure (109)
- Engine (23)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (20)
- Visibility (20)
Read Toyota Highlander owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Highlander. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“I noticed the smell of wires burning, a billow of smoke started emitting from the two levers used to heat the seats near the gear shift area. I was on the freeway and immediately pulled to the side of the road, turned off the car and called 911 before any flames were seen.”
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERMay 4, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735704
“CAR WAS DRIVEN FROM HOME LOCATION AT APPROXIMATELY 3 PM ON FEBRUARY 4, 2015. AFTER A QUARTER OF A MILE AN AUDIBLE WARNING SOUNDED AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW. A FLASHING WARNING TO THE EFFECT OF "HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE, STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.”
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDFeb 6, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10681857
Death reportedInjury reportedCrash
“I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON OUR STREET, WHICH IS CONSIDERED A PRIVATE ROAD, WHILE PREPARING TO TURN AROUND A BEND IN THE ROAD, A 94YR OLD WOMAN WALKED IN FRONT OF MY CAR, WAS STRUCK, AND DIED. AT NO TIME DURING MY TURN DID I SEE THE WOMAN AS SHE STEPPED IN FRONT OF MY CAR.”
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERApr 23, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11203156
Crash
“I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE RIGHT ONLY LANE AND SEE THE RED LIGHT ON THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL. IT IS NOT A BUSY STREET. AND THERE IS A CAR IN FRONT OF MINE. I APPLIED BRAKES AND THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND TRIED BY PUSHING THE BRAKES IN FULL THROTTLE.”
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDEROct 11, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11139742
Injury reportedCrash
“WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS A SOUND, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND COULD NOT STOP WHEN PRESSED THE BRAKE AND THE PARKING BRAKE. CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE CAR ROLL OVER.”
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERJul 12, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11110937
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