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2014 Toyota Highlander Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota Highlander. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Critical safety
Summary: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 18E107000 · Manufacturer: Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry C · Reported: 2018-11-27 · Electrical
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 14V576000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2014-09-19 · Engine/Fuel
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 14V272000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2014-05-22 · Electrical
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 14V274000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2014-05-22 · Seats/Restraints
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 14V051000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2014-02-07 · Seats/Restraints
Recall summary
This 2014 Toyota Highlander has 5 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 1 recall
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — 1 recall
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE — 1 recall
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY — 1 recall
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 5
Most recent recall reported: 2018-11-27.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Toyota Highlander have open recalls?
Yes — there are 5 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2014 Toyota Highlander. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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