Recall List for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Toyota service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Toyota customer service.

  1. RECALL: Power Window Master Switch May Melt

    If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 22, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    1,814,284
  2. RECALL: Inverter Failure May Cause Hybrid Vehicle To Stall

    The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 04, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    133,081
  3. RECALL: Power Window Master Switch May Melt

    If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 10, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    2,519,424
  4. RECALL: Inadvertent Side Airbag Deployment

    Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 21, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    307,848
  5. RECALL: Incorrect Gvwr Labels

    Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 15, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    27,080
  6. RECALL: Aftermarket Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips/Clamp

    The original clamp and the Toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicle's exhaust pipe and become a road hazard which would increase the risk of a vehicle ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 14, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    3,499
  7. RECALL: Aftermarket Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips/Clamp

    The original clamp and the Toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicle's exhaust pipe and become a road hazard which would increase the risk of a vehicle ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 27, 2009
    Vehicles Affected
    39,100
  8. RECALL: FMVSS 208/Third Row Rear Seat Belts

    However, for the two third row dsp's on these vehicles, the ALR mode deactivates before the webbing is fully retracted, so that it will not lock when certain rear-facing crs's that have a short seat belt routing path are installed in the vehicle. This can allow the seat belt webbing to spool out during normal driving ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 18, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    90,189

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