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2016 Toyota Highlander recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, filed between June 9, 2016 and November 27, 2018. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 18E107000 | November 27, 2018 | Electrical system |
| 16V775000 | October 24, 2016 | Electrical system: wiring |
| 16V420000 | June 9, 2016 | Equipment: labels |
Electrical system (18E107000)
Filed November 27, 2018
What is wrong. 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).
What could happen. The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Electrical system: wiring (16V775000)
Filed October 24, 2016
What is wrong. 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."
What could happen. If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Equipment: labels (16V420000)
Filed June 9, 2016
What is wrong. 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."
What could happen. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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 that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2016 Toyota Highlander may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Toyota dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Toyota may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Toyota customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Highlander
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (7)
- 2023 (9)
- 2022 (5)
- 2021 (4)
- 2020 (4)
- 2019 (3)
- 2018 (5)
- 2017 (4)
- 2015 (2)
- 2014 (5)
- 2013 (3)
- 2012 (2)
- 2011 (5)
- 2010 (10)
- All years
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2016 Toyota Highlander recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2016 Toyota Highlander free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Toyota dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2016 Toyota Highlander was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.