Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Toyota Highlander has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
14
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
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,...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2016 toyota highlander le model v-6 cylinder. The FUEL PUMP runs after engine has been turned of... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Description of Problem (electrical issue affecting multiple systems): Engine shuts off while driving... |
| Apr 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I had bought my vehicle 5 months ago in an authorized Toyota dealer, on Easter Day we got on the veh... |
| Jun 14, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, ... |
| May 9, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE IPHONE 11 IS NOT COMPATIBLE WHICH CAUSES YOU NOT TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE HANDS FREE. EVERY TIME I T... |
| Jan 23, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE LIFTGATE HIT MY 73 YEAR OLD MOTHER IN THE HEAD KNOCKING HER BACKWARDS WITHOUT ANY SAFETY FEATURE... |
| Jan 10, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INTERIOR LIGHTS ON AND OFF; WARNINGS E.G .HOOD OPEN WHEN NOT; DID NOT (LIGHT) ALERT CARS ALONG SIDE ... |
| May 7, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PARKING SENSORS AND PARK ASSIST RANDOMLY TURNS ITSELF OFF. WILL NOTICE THE SENSORS NOT DETECTING WH... |
| Aug 20, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR'S AWD STARTED NOT WORKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THE... |
| Apr 10, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM ACTIVATING RANDOMLY WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY. DASH DISPLAY LIGHTS... |
| Mar 2, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TWO SEPARATE ISSUES: 1. RAIN SENSING WIPERS ACTIVATE RANDOMLY ON CLEAR DAYS, SUN SHINING. WIPERS ... |
| Oct 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT AUTO... |
| Dec 22, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY CAR ENGINE STARTED ON ITS OWN AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. I WENT SHOPPING AT WALMART AND PARKED MY 2... |