Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-775 · 2016 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 16V-775 covers 7,056 2016 Toyota Highlander for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V775000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 657 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 26, 2016 to September 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.