Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2009
Model Highlander Hybrid made in 2009 by Toyota got 22 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and hybrid propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning air bags .
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V014000 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 3235 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/16/2013 | 01/17/2013 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 tacoma, 4runner, camry, camry hybrid, prius, and rav4; model year 2009-2010 avalon, fj cruiser, and highlander hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year corolla, sienna and tundra; model year 2009-2013 highlander and venza; model year 2012 prius v; and model year 2010-2012 sequoia. during modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. this could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Southeast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 21000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph the check hybrid system warning light illuminated on instrument panel. the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the hybrid inverter would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure occurred two more times. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 21,000. da | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 60200 | 1 | |
| Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. i'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 60200 | ||
| Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. i'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 60200 | 1 | |
| Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. i'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 60200 | ||
| Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. i'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models. | |||
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM - INVERTER | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 21000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the check hybrid system warning light illuminated then the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the hybrid inverter would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred two more times. the approximate failure mileage was 21,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 60200 | 1 | |
| Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. i'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2012 | 60200 | ||
| Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. i'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 48000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. the contact stated that the brakes failed and caused a crash. the contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle accelerated into another vehicle. the vehicle was repaired, but the contact stated that the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. the vin was not available. sm. | |||