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2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, describing incidents dated March 2, 2017 to June 19, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11422739 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake power low, stop at a safe place warning message was displayed. The contact stated that shortly after several warning lights were illuminated, the brake pedal was depressed and was firm. The contact…

  • ODI #11015603 · Filed

    TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE. SEE DETAILED ATTACHED DOCUMENT.

  • ODI #10971485 · Filed

    I EXPERIENCED ISSUES RIGHT AFTER BUYING CAR NEW. CAR UNABLE TO READ SID CARD, GSP NOT WORKING, MULTI-MEDIA SCREEN WHITE WASH (WHITE) AND UNABLE TO READ, KEEPS TRYING TO RESTART 'BLUETOOTH', AUTO WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK, FORWARD COLLISION BUTTON ON…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Improperly Torqued Roof Rails Fastener

NHTSA #17V520000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 23, 2017 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,121 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17R3 · Owners notified September 29, 2017 · Vehicles built November 16, 2016 – July 19, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.

Safety consequence

The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect

NHTSA #17V295000 · Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · NHTSA notice

Reported May 2, 2017 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 409 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17R2 · Owners notified June 15, 2017 · Vehicles built March 21, 2017 – March 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Safety consequence

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Toyota Highlander Hybrid model years

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