Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Toyota Highlander - part 1

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 54 problems related to gasoline fuel system (under the gasoline fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the Highlander.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 10/11/2024

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while his wife was driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was losing forward momentum, then several warning lights illuminated including the "depressed brake" warning. The contact said that his wife stated that the vehicle stalled. The wife was unable to restart the vehicle and needed assistance pushing the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle after numerous attempts. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred and they had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer advised that they could not duplicate the failure and asked the contact to retrieve his vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the contact's VIN was not part of the recall selection. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

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2 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2024 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 06/25/2024

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle coming from the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vent valve remained open causing fuel to leak from the fuel tank. The fuel cap had been replaced; however, the odor remained. The failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the odor was extremely strong, causing the contact to have headaches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2023 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of gasoline was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred intermittently after refueling the vehicle on extremely hot days. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

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4 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 09/13/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle started jerking, the rpms decreased, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The message "reduced engine power" was displayed. The contact stated that she came to a complete stop at a traffic light. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from the complete top, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle jerked increasingly while driving. The contact stated that she veered to the side of the road, where she remained. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring for months. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed the low pressure fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/23/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated before the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 101,000.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 05/21/2022

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. Upon purchase of the vehicle, the contact stated that an abnormal, clicking noise would emit from the front, passenger tire without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was informed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was purchased, norm reeves Honda superstore huntington beach(19131 beach blvd, huntington beach, CA 92648), and was informed that they could not find any fault with the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled as she attempted to make a u-turn, an unknown warning message appeared on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000(fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was purchased; however, they could not replicate the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,500.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 05/27/2021

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. After the recall repair, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the fault code reader indicated that there was a failure with cylinder 3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be taken apart to be diagnose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

8 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 02/13/2021

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) had been completed on the vehicle. The contact stated while her husband was driving 55-65 mph, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that her husband veered to the side of the road. The contact's husband was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact's husband that they could not determine the cause of the failure; however, the computer onboard was reset. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The contact's husband was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts however, the failure recurred several times while the contact's husband was taking the vehicle to the nearest dealer. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer - lithia Toyota of billings (1532 grand Ave, billings, mt 59102) who diagnosed that no issues were found and advised the contact's husband to trade-in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and was traded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

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9 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 12/15/2020

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had experienced the failure when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The battery was replaced however, the failure recurred and occasionally caused the vehicle to stall. Toyota of rockwall (1250 e I-30, rockwall, TX 75087, (844) 358-4295) was contacted and informed the contact that no remedy was available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer autonation Toyota located at 18700 studebaker rd, cerritos, CA 90703 was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called passport Toyota (5001 auth way, camp springs, MD 20746, (301)899-6000) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Koons westminster Toyota (375 baltimore blvd, westminster, MD 21157, (410) 876-6400) was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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13 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 08/12/2020

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Fred anderson Toyota of charleston (2100 savannah hwy, charleston, SC 29414, (843) 203-9032) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 07/02/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 06/23/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

Toyota has failed to remedy this recall for my vehicle.

18 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 05/18/2020

The contact owns a Toyota 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to don jacobs Toyota (5727 s 27th st, milwaukee, WI 53221; (414) 635-6967) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 05/05/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Toyota of melbourne (24 n harbor city blvd, melbourne, FL 32935, (321) 254-8888) was contacted and confirmed the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.

20 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 05/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated after starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled rough. The low-pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called avondale Toyota (10005 w, papago fwy, avondale, az 85323, (877) 554-6890) and was informed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact was offered a loaner vehicle but declined the offer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 9,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

21 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 04/30/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called Toyota of cleveland (3560 village n blvd, mcdonald, TN 37353, (423) 339-1138) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 04/01/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to ed morse delray Toyota (2800 s federal hwy, delray beach, FL 33483, (561)770-3157) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no recall associated with the VIN.

24 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/31/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact waited for approximately 5 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to sunny king Toyota (2570 us-78 e, anniston, al 36207; (256) 835-0800) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/15/2020

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called greg leblanc Toyota, 220 s hollywood rd, houma, la 70360, (985) 876-7210, and was informed the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/13/2020

Tl the contact leased a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the harr Toyota dealer, located at 100 gold star blvd, worcester, MA (508 471-2530) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/13/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to northshore Toyota (68500 hwy 190 service rd, covington, la 70433, (985) 261-2052), and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

28 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/13/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called larry h. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram albuquerque located at 5995 alameda blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87113, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was unable to confirm when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

29 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/13/2020

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called green Toyota located at 3901 wabash Ave, springfield, IL 62711, (217) 698-3100, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/13/2020

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Holman Toyota (1301 NJ-73, mt laurel township, NJ 08054) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

31 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/02/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred several times. Toyota of culver city located at 9077 washington blvd, culver city CA, 90232, was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

32 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bayside Toyota (105 auto dr, prince frederick, MD 20678, (410) 535-1500) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

33 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred while moving from a stopped position. The contact stated that occasionally a jump was needed to start the vehicle. Occasionally, the vehicle would restart after waiting for several hours. The contact stated that he replaced the battery however the failure persisted. The vehcile was taken to Toyota plaza mall (2721 nostrand Ave, brooklyn, NY 11210) where no failure was diagnosed however, the battery was replaced again. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) and believed that the failure was related to the recall. The parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 11/27/2013

When driving the vehicle at 35mph when you step on the gas pedal there's a delay on acceleration especially when the vehicle is going uphill. It started when the vehicle mileage was at 1250 miles its on and off.

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35 Gasoline Fuel System problem of the 2004 Toyota Highlander

Failure Date: 06/30/2013

As I exited the freeway I took my foot off the accelerator and applied the brake. The car accelerated and did not slow down. I crossed both lanes of the street and I turned the car to the right. The wheels of the left side of the car hit the curb and the front and rear wheels on the left side of the car broke off. Then, the car went over the curb and hit the state sign with the left front of the car. The car got stuck in deep mulch from recent landscaping and came to a stop.

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