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2006 Toyota Highlander

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Seats

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 7,749 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Seats

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.

The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 3,233 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Accelerator pedal

If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position.

If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 769,379 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V112000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 728,544 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V499000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

This does not meet the standard requirements.

110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 271,417 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 153,418 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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