TOYOTA 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Brand
TOYOTA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026