Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Toyota highlander has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2024 | ENGINE | The water pump on my 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE disintegrated while I was driving in heavy traffic. ... |
| May 6, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, ... |
| Dec 11, 2020 | ENGINE | CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INOPERATIVE DURING NORMAL USE |
| Dec 22, 2019 | ENGINE | ENGINE IS MAKING A AUDIBLE KNOCKING SOUND THAT INCREASES WITH ENGINE RPM. THE SOUND IS EMITTING FROM... |
| Apr 8, 2019 | ENGINE | WHISTLING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVING. TOOK A VIDEO AND SHOWED DEALE... |
| Jan 1, 2018 | ENGINE | WHENEVER THE WEATHER IS COLDER LIKE 35 DEGREES OR LOWER I AM HAVING ISSUES STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE... |