Model year

2007 Toyota Highlander

NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 124 complaints for the 2007 Toyota Highlander (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 110 complaints under HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (29), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (16). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

16V396000 · Jun 2, 2016

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010…

14V743000 · Nov 19, 2014

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4…

10V036000 · Feb 3, 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY…

10V035000 · Feb 3, 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE…

Complaints

124 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 1, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. SERVICE BRAKES29
  2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17
  3. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL16
  4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
  5. ENGINE7
  6. TIRES7
  7. VISIBILITY/WIPER7
  8. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6
  9. STEERING6
  10. VISIBILITY6

Other NHTSA names

These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.

Other matched NHTSA names
Name Recalls Complaints
HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2 110

Investigations

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Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Highlander 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline192522——$3,050
Highlander 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline172319——$3,550
Highlander Hybrid 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline · Hybrid282526——$2,600
Highlander 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline182320——$3,350
Highlander 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline162219——$3,550
Highlander Hybrid 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline · Hybrid272526——$2,600

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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Toyota Highlander at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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