NHTSA Recall 16V775000: Electrical system: wiring and fluid (service brakes)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,056 vehicles. It affects 2016 Toyota Highlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V775000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | G03 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID |
| Report received | October 24, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 14, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this G03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V775000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.