Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Highlander. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Improper Seat Belt Restraint Software/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Second Row Right-Hand Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the forward first, second and third adjusting positions. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Consequence
- If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Third Row Middle Seat Belt Assembly/FMVSS No. 210
- Summary
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequence
- A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Owner complaints (136)
136 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 35 | 25.7% |
| Unknown or other | 33 | 24.3% |
| Structure | 32 | 23.5% |
| Power train | 9 | 6.6% |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 4.4% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 3.7% |
| Steering | 4 | 2.9% |
| Suspension | 4 | 2.9% |
| Tires | 4 | 2.9% |
How 2014 compares with other Highlander years
Best and worst Highlander years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 216 | 10 |
| 2011 | 181 | 5 |
| 2012 | 182 | 2 |
| 2013 | 207 | 3 |
| 2014 | 136 | 4 |
| 2015 | 192 | 1 |
| 2016 | 111 | 2 |
| 2017 | 268 | 3 |
| 2018 | 268 | 4 |
| 2019 | 490 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Toyota Highlander suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 313 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · AV-S6 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 28 / 28 / 28 | $2,400 | 313 |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,050 | 398 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 419 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 437 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2014 Highlander for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2014 Toyota Highlander FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 14V576000 (fuel system), 14V272000 (seat belt), 14V274000 (seat), 14V051000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Highlander problems?
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (35), Unknown or other (33), Structure (32) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Toyota Highlander get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 28 city, 28 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Toyota Highlander get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Toyota Highlander suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 Highlander compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Toyota Highlander model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (111) and the 2019 the most (490). The 2014 drew 136. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.