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2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls & problems

The 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints2filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemMay 22, 2014

Software

Recall 14V27200048,840 vehicles

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.

Components: Electrical system › Software; Seat belts

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Highlander Hybrid AWD Hybrid

28mpg combined
City / highway27 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus Hybrid

28mpg combined
City / highway28 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Visibility/wiper1000—
Electrical system1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations