The 2007 Toyota Highlander has 4 recalls, the most serious being a curtain airbag sensor defect that can cause the side curtain airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to fire without a crash, potentially injuring occupants.
Recall 3 only affects Highlander Hybrid models: a fault in the inverter, which converts battery power to drive the electric motor, can push the vehicle into a reduced-power limp mode that significantly limits how the car accelerates and responds. On the comfort and fire safety side, certain vehicles equipped with aftermarket heated seats have a copper heating element in the seat that can short circuit if damaged, raising the risk of a fire inside the cabin. Finally, some vehicles were sold without the required load capacity labels on the doorframe, which tell the driver how much weight the vehicle can safely carry; without that information, a driver may unknowingly overload the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The Intelligent Power Module in the inverter may have transistors that operate hotter than the solder can withstand, causing heat damage to the transistors. This triggers warning lights on your dashboard.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Intelligent Power Module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Two roll-detection sensors in the curtain airbag system may malfunction. If both fail nearly simultaneously after the initial system check, the curtain airbag and seat belt pretensioner could activate unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Your vehicle lacks the required load capacity modification label that shows safe tire and rim specifications per federal safety standards.
What the fix does
A corrected label will be mailed to you, or your dealer can install it free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
