2016 Toyota Highlander recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. Between them they involve electrical system and equipment. The most recent was received on October 24, 2016.
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Electrical system
Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inoperative/FMVSS 135
The defect: 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."
The risk: If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
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Equipment
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
The defect: 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."
The risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: SET 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.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Highlander built in 2016. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2016 Toyota Highlander owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Toyota dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (16V-775, 16V-420).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Toyota Highlander model years
- 2025 4
- 2023 9
- 2022 5
- 2021 4
- 2020 4
- 2019 3
- 2018 4
- 2017 3
- 2015 1
- 2014 4
- 2013 3
- 2012 2
- 2011 5
- 2010 10
- 2009 9
- 2008 11
- 2007 4
- 2006 7
- 2005 6
- 2004 5
- 2003 2
- 2002 2
- 2001 3
Common questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Highlander: 16V-775 (Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inoperative/FMVSS 135); 16V-420 (Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110).
How do I know if my 2016 Toyota Highlander has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Toyota dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.