NHTSA Complaint #11561849 — 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11561849
Vehicle	2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 21, 2023
Date Filed	December 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

2016 toyota highlander le model v-6 cylinder. The FUEL PUMP runs after engine has been turned off for several hours, even up to as many as 8 hours. This situation can be heard in a closed in garage, in the completely quiet of night time, and at multiple times during the same time period. It happens intermittently with various levels of gas in the tank. The length of time FUEL PUMP can run can be as little as 10 minutes to over 60 minutes.

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