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Buying a used 2018 Toyota Highlander? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 265 owner complaints on file

The standout is a critical recall for possible loss of brake assist, alongside two fuel pump campaigns that can stall the engine and a warning that aftermarket windshields can leak and stall the engine. Stalling is the recurring theme across the list. The 265 complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified owner reports, but they include 23 crashes, one fire and 25 injuries, with powertrain (65) and service brakes (58) leading — the same systems the recalls cover.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm by VIN that the brake assist and both fuel pump recalls were completed
3. Ask whether the windshield is original Toyota glass or an aftermarket replacement
4. Ask directly about any stalling, hard braking effort or brake warning lights
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Toyota Highlander

What owners have reported to NHTSA

265 complaints filed for this model year, including 23 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 25 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
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• 2023
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