Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Toyota highlander has 3 recalls, 109 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
109
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18E107000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander ve...
16V775000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16,...
16V420000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | STEERING | I was on Hwy 27 headed south bound at Bellecita Rd in Davenpoerrt, Fl. This is a busy four way inter... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | I was driving on a 2-lane road early in the morning with light snowfall. There was about 1" of snow... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was traveling on an interstate going home from work. My speed was approximately 65mph. I noticed t... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | TIRES | **Nature of Safety Defect Within 13,000 miles of normal mixed highway and light off-road use on a To... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | TIRES | P245/55R19 103T Nitto Crosstek2 BW. Vehicle pulls to different directions when the tires are cross s... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | STEERING | Steering column can become worn prematurely causing loose steering and possibly loose control |
| May 9, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On multiple (3-5), but not all, occasions at the same location my pre collision warning and automati... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution H/T, Tire... |
| Dec 3, 2024 | ENGINE | The water pump on my 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE disintegrated while I was driving in heavy traffic. ... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owned a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The driver side rear passenger door can not be opened,either by remote or manually. This poses a thr... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MP... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2016 toyota highlander le model v-6 cylinder. The FUEL PUMP runs after engine has been turned of... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Had cv boot and control arm work at 30k miles caught it in time in 2021 and dealer fixed it. 2 year... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The side view mirrors are positioned in a way that completely blocks visibility on the sides of the ... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Description of Problem (electrical issue affecting multiple systems): Engine shuts off while driving... |
| Nov 19, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have had problems with the brakes since I bought the vehicle new in 2016. I have the brakes check... |
| Nov 14, 2022 | STRUCTURE | DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND SUNROOF EXPLODED. SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. |
| Jun 4, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving down the road the panoramic moonroof section of the sunroof exploded. This included a... |