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2017 Toyota Highlander HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-295 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 58%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Electrical system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2018 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-520 · Aug 23, 2017 · 1,121 vehicles · 837 repaired

Risk. The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2018 Q3

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 17V-295 · May 2, 2017 · 409 vehicles · 237 repaired

Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Highlander Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Highlander Hybrid median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid safety ratings

2017 Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What Highlander Hybrid owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I EXPERIENCED ISSUES RIGHT AFTER BUYING CAR NEW. CAR UNABLE TO READ SID CARD, GSP NOT WORKING, MULTI-MEDIA SCREEN WHITE WASH (WHITE) AND UNABLE TO READ, KEEPS TRYING TO RESTART 'BLUETOOTH', AUTO WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK, FORWARD COLLISION BUTTON ON…
Complaint 10971485 · Apr 9, 2017 · 10 miles

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