Recalls ·2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD

2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD; the most frequently affected component is visibility — power window devices and controls. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints40
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Visibility — Power window devices and controlsCampaign 15V689000 · 22 Oct 2015

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine14 · 35%
Steering10 · 25%
Power train6 · 15%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Air bags5 · 12%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Vehicle speed control2 · 5%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20198
20207
20217
202210
20233
20243
20251
20261

From owner complaints

Clicking in steering column light comes on dash for power steering then hard to make turn then well go back off then able to make turns with ease again

Steering · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

In the last 30 days, the steering has begun to feel "loose", as if I am driving on ice. At first it was barely perceptable. There has been more "play" in the steering. During the last 2 days, the car is now making a thud when I am steering right. I have an appointment for a mechanic to look at it. The car is a 2011…

Steering · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Driving on a city street at about 35 miles per hour i was heading home with my kids (5 y.o. And 7 y.o.) when the vehicle decelerated and lost power while i was driving in traffic, i was fortunate that the care rolled long enough to pull over to a safe spot with my children and call for a tow. Lights that came on check…

Power train · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 toyota highlander. While driving on the highway, the vehicle hydroplaned around a corner and went into a small embankment. The vehicle t-boned the center barrier of the freeway. None of the air bags deployed. Most of the front end was crashed in and the driver's side was severely damaged.…

Air bags · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20066
20072
20088
20094
20104
20111

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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