CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- 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."
- Risk
- If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain vehicles built between May and September 2016, the brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wiring harness. Because of this, the sensor cannot detect when brake fluid is low.
If the brake fluid level drops and the warning does not register, braking performance can decrease, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait for a warning light to appear before getting this checked.
Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the sensor and connect the wiring harness if needed, at no cost to you. To find out whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Highlander | 2016 |
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