CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Toyota Highlander has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 2 fires, 26 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (77 reports).
2017 Toyota Highlander recalls
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail on these vehicles.
Roof Rails May Loosen and Detach While Driving
Certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles with accessory roof rail cross bars may have roof rail fasteners that were not torqued properly.
Spare Tire May Be Underinflated, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2017 Toyota vehicles may have a temporary or emergency spare tire that was not inflated to the pressure listed on the Tire Pressure Label.
Most common 2017 Toyota Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 271 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 77 |
| Unknown Or Other | 53 |
| Engine | 47 |
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
What owners report
Transmission whining, rough shifts at lower gears. Dealership says my car doesn't fall under the secondary csp even though it has the same symptoms.
Transmission failure after whining noise, taken to Toyota multiple times with no diagnosis. Today was informed the transmission is failing by another mechanic. 193,000 miles.
2017 UA80F AWD Toyota Highlander Transmission Failure at 145,000 miles with regular maintenance. Starts off delayed shifting and jerking when accelerating, accompanied with faint whistle/whirring sound from under the dash. with Transmission falls under the Toyota Customer Support Program ZJC TSB 016018. my VIN did not fall in their ViN Database ârangeâ. Multiple reports on same issue posted online from other Highlander and Sienna models who were also denied free coverage, free replacement, or free repair as stated in Customer Support Program and quoted over 15,000 for repair. This is an extremely expensive repair and is a safety issue that can lead to multiple crashes, operating failure
Our Toyota Highlander XLE which has 137000 miles on it has the very well documented "whine" issue with the UA80 transmission. This "whine" issue/failure has resulted in at least two TSB's to be generated by Toyota and is considered the beginning stages of a total transmission failure. It impacts 2017 through at least 2022.The symptoms (whine sound/grinding sound/DTC codes/rough operation/unexpected slippage) are identical in all years. Toyota covered a small subset of the total number of failures suggesting an improperly installed "washer" was at fault. The online community impacted by this failure, most of which are outside of that serial number range, clearly do not feel the same way. Fail
customer support program ;; ZJC....Toyota has received reports about potential symptoms, such as a whine noise from the transmission while driving, harsh shifting, reduced power, , in the subject vehicles that are equipped with a model UA80 transmission. There is a possibility that a washer tab, designed to prevent the loosening of a nut inside the affected transmissions, was not sufficiently bent during assembly. This could lead to the nut loosening and, over time, lead to the symptoms described above. i.ve been having this issue with my transmission for a couple of years. my issue started ,when i first got this highlander back in 2017 .when coming to a stop ,i would get a thumping soun
2017 Toyota Highlander questions
Does the 2017 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Toyota Highlander: Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving; Roof Rails May Loosen and Detach While Driving; Spare Tire May Be Underinflated, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (77), Unknown Or Other (53), Engine (47).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Toyota Highlander has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.