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2016 Toyota Highlander Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Nov 27, 2018

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Toyota Highlander average of 5.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Toyota Highlander recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18E107000

Electrical System

Manufacturer: Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry C

Reported Nov 27, 2018

What is recalled

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).

Safety consequence

The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V775000

Electrical System › Wiring

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Oct 24, 2016

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V420000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Reported Jun 9, 2016

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2016 Toyota Highlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Toyota Highlander. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Toyota Highlander?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology