2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
The 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SEAT BELTS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 97,680 vehicles.
Recall 14V272000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 48,840 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants,...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 14V272000 — SEAT BELTS
| 48,840 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants,...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR WAS DRIVEN FROM HOME LOCATION AT APPROXIMATELY 3 PM ON FEBRUARY 4, 2015. AFTER A QUARTER OF A MILE AN AUDIBLE WARNING SOUNDED AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW. A FLASHING WARNING TO THE EFFECT OF "HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE, STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR CONTINUED TO SLOW TO ABOUT 1 MPH. PULLED CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. CONSULTED OWNERS MANUAL WHICH SUGGESTED TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR. RESTARTED. THE SAME WARNING REAPPEARED. TRIED ONE MORE CYCLE WITH NO SUCCESS. TOWED TO DEALER NEXT DAY. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE CONDITION. THIS UNEXPECTED CONDITION HAS GRAVE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS. CONSIDER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN DENSE TRAFFIC AND HAVING THE VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY SHUT OFF. *JS
MIRRORS ARE WAY TO BIG AND CAUSE A MASSIVE BLIND SPOT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0023-16 Rev — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 3, 2016 Rev1: Warranty Information section has been updated with a NEW OP Code. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0027-15. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2014 - 2015 model year Highlander and Highlander HV...
T-SB-0160-14 OBS — EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN IS NOW OBSOLETE. PLEASE SEE T-SB-0035-16.
T-SB-0160-14 OBS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN IS NOW OBSOLETE. PLEASE SEE T-SB-0035-16.
T-SB-0016-16 — SUSPENSION:REAR
TSB: SOME 2014 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL NOISE, LIKE A SQUEAK/SQUAWK/GROAN TYPE NOISE, FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN TRAVELING OVER UNEVEN ROADS. THIS MAY BE MORE PRONOUNCED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE ABNORMAL NOISE MAY BE CAUSED BY A REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHING....
T-SB-0016-16 — SUSPENSION
TSB: SOME 2014 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL NOISE, LIKE A SQUEAK/SQUAWK/GROAN TYPE NOISE, FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN TRAVELING OVER UNEVEN ROADS. THIS MAY BE MORE PRONOUNCED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE ABNORMAL NOISE MAY BE CAUSED BY A REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHING....
T-SB-0027-15 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
TSB: Some 2014 - 2015 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the power back door starts to open or close normally, then intermittently stops and beeps twice. In most cases no current DTC is present, but DTC B2226 or B2227 (PBD Unit Pulse Sensor LH/RH Circuit)...
T-SB-0047 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TC-14-017 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN (LSC), ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO AN INCORRECT POSITIONING OF TWO COOLANT HOSES ATTACHED TO HEATING SYSTEM WATER PUMP, ALLOWING CONTACT TO STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. MODEL 2014 HIGHLANDER. *PE
SCS-2014 2 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0174-13 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 55 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 26 complaints
- 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 5 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 11 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 6 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID (current)
- 2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 5 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 9 complaints
- 2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 7 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 7 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 9 complaints
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