2012 Toyota Highlander recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 2 2012 Toyota Highlander recalls, newest first
Apr 9, 2013Equipment, OtherSoutheast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 to 2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010 to 2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010 to 2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010 to 2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010 to 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Venza, 2010 to 2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011 to 2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FRS, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1 800 301 6859.
NHTSA campaign 13V123000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Jan 16, 2013Air Bags, FrontalSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009 to 2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009 to 2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010 to 2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009 to 2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010 to 2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1 800 301 6859.
NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Toyota Highlander. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2012 Toyota Highlander has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.