# Recalls that may apply to the 2005 Toyota Highlander

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [16V396000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V396000.md), 2016-06-02: 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 Venza, 2010\-2012 Prius, 1988\-1990 and 2005\-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009\-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element.  The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. Built 1987\-12\-05 to 2012\-01\-27.
- [11V539000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V539000.md), 2011-11-09: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ\-FE OR 3MZ\-FE ENGINE.  THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER \(INNER RING\) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE.  IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT. Built 2004\-06\-01 to 2005\-03\-31.
- [11V112000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V112000.md), 2011-02-24: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004\-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004\-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES.  IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM. Built 2003\-08\-22 to 2006\-07\-26.
- [10V499000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V499000.md), 2010-10-21: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005\-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004\-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004\-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES.  BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.  IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON.  IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
- [10V035000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V035000.md), 2010-02-03: 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 REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
- [06V253000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V253000.md), 2006-07-13: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE.  IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD. Built 2003\-08\-22 to 2005\-05\-24.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2011397](/recalls/tc/2011397.md), 2011-11-09: Steering. On certain vehicles equipped with a 1MZ\-FE or 3MZ\-FE V6 engine, the crankshaft pulley may fail.  The outer ring may become misaligned, or it may not properly rotate, causing noise and/or illumination of the discharge warning light.  In addition, the power steering belt may become detached from the crankshaft pulley, which could result in a sudden increase in steering effort.  A loss of steering power assist could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the crankshaft pulley.
- [2011081](/recalls/tc/2011081.md), 2011-02-24: Other. On certain vehicles, if the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal arm.  If this occurs, the accelerator pedal could temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position, rather than return to the idle position.  This could result in a loss of throttle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed version.  Note: This campaign also covers vehicles which may have been previously included in recall 2006168 \(Toyota 609\).
- [2010361](/recalls/tc/2010361.md), 2010-10-21: Brakes. Certain vehicles use brake fluids containing polymers that act as lubricants for certain brake system components.  If during vehicle maintenance, brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers or only small amounts, part of the internal rubber seal located at the end of the brake master cylinder piston may become dry and may curl during movement of the piston.  If this occurs, a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp.  If the brake warning light has illuminated and the vehicle continues to be operated without refilling the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir, the driver will begin to notice a spongy or soft brake pedal feel and braking performance may gradually decline.  This will increase the stopping distance, increasing the likelihood of a crash.  Correction: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal with a newly designed one.
- [2006168](/recalls/tc/2006168.md), 2006-07-11: Other. On certain vehicles, due to the improper installation of the retaining clips for the floor carpet cover located in front of the center console, there is a possibility that the clips may become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod. In the worst case, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. Correction: Dealers will install new clips.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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