2016 Toyota Highlander: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear taillight covers cracked due to the high outdoor temperatures, and there was condensation inside the taillight housing. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the rear taillight covers needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined tha
Steering column can become worn prematurely causing loose steering and possibly loose control
I was on hwy 27 headed south bound at bellecita rd in davenpoerrt, fl. this is a busy four way intersection. i moved into the left hand turn lane. when the left turn green light came on i began my u-turn to head north bound. the steering wheel would not respond to my input and the vehicle kept going straight into oncoming traffic. it took a great deal of bodily force to get the vehicle to respond. when it did respond
I was driving on a 2-lane road early in the morning with light snowfall. there was about 1" of snow on the road, with the roads not yet plowed or treated as it was the beginning of the snowfall. about 15 minutes into my trip, i was on a relatively flat and straight stretch of the road and let up on the gas paddle to avoid going too fast -- was probably traveling ~35 mph. although the road was straight and flat at
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | ||||
| 2016 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.