2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat heater wiring damage and occupant sensing system calibration due to recalls. There are no direct complaints recorded regarding other components or systems.
Six recalls affect various systems including labels, seat occupant sensing systems, airbags, power window switches, and seat heaters. The recalls address safety and compliance defects that could impact occupant safety and vehicle operation.
Recalls- Label accuracy. (NHTSA Recall 13V123000) Affected 7,525 vehicles. Some models have labels outside the allowable one percent accuracy of actual vehicle weight, violating federal standards. The risk involves overloading tires which may cause tire failure and crashes. Southeast Toyota will provide corrected labels and installation instructions. The recall started May 28, 2013.
- Occupant sensing system. (NHTSA Recall 13V014000) Affected 3,235 vehicles. Passenger seat occupant sensing calibration may not have been properly tested after accessory installations. This could cause airbags to deploy improperly or not at all, increasing injury risk in crashes. Southeast Toyota will test and recalibrate sensors. Recall began March 21, 2013.
- Power window switch. (NHTSA Recall 15V689000) Affected over 1.8 million vehicles including the Highlander. Grease lubricant was inconsistently applied during manufacturing, which may allow moisture and debris inside switches causing short circuits. Overheating and melting of the switch assembly could result in fire risk. Dealers will inspect and apply lubricant or replace circuit boards as needed. Recall began December 20, 2015.
- Seat heater wiring damage. (NHTSA Recall 14V743000) Affected 3,233 vehicles. Compression of the seat cushion may damage wiring in seat heaters, causing short circuits and increasing fire risk. Dealers will disconnect affected copper strand heaters and refund the purchase price. Recall began January 2015.
- Seat heater electrical short. (NHTSA Recall 16V396000) Affected 7,749 vehicles. Aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand elements may suffer wiring damage from seat cushion compression, risking fire. Southeast Toyota will disconnect heaters and refund costs. Recall started July 14, 2016.
Owners with repeated repairs or ongoing recall concerns related to airbag systems, seat heaters, or other safety defects may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a legal professional could clarify available remedies.
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Summary
2011
Model Year
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Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1836026
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
7749 vehicles affected
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
1814284 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
3233 vehicles affected
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
3235 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
7525 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Complaints
No complaints found.