2017 Toyota Highlander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 14%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Toyota Highlander, 14% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2017 Toyota Highlander se awd ( vehicle ). On january 26, 2017 at approximately 11:15 p.m., pacific time, I was driving the vehicle on the interstate 10 freeway near the la brea avenue exit. It was dark but clear with light to medium traffic. While I was driving around 80 MPH and merging toward an inner lane, the vehicle suddenly - on its own - slowed to around 30 or 40 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949488, filed 2017-02, 1,200 miles“On four separate occasions while driving down a major highway our Highlander has totally lost engine power; pushing the accelerator would cause the engine to cough an sputter; and we had to get off of the road and kill the engine. After a few minutes the engine would restart. Only once was the dealer able to pick-up any code or reason and it was noted to have been an engine miss, and the technician said it may have been a bad fuel issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309568, filed 2020-02, 35,000 miles“I had my car brand new, when I start driving my front tires brakes sometimes make noises also when I turn around I heard my front tires make noise, I always do oil and maintance service by Toyota dealership, I told them all the time they sayed checked everythings normal, they always sayed, and engine check lights was on when I was driving after only 2 yrs, they sayed I have pay fee for service engine had something going on, it did not cover it, also now when I am driving on freeway about 70-80 miles I heard some wierd noise on my car bottom area, I did double check down, it does not and…”
NHTSA complaint #11390928, filed 2021-01, 9,800 miles“City street, two while turning from a stop and two from a stationary stop. Loss of power. Pressing on accelerator had no affect but approximately 5-10 seconds regained movement and continued on. Unsure/unknown of the safety cause. Scaring especially turning left with oncoming traffic coming at you.”
NHTSA complaint #11123855, filed 2018-08, 14,640 miles“Intermittent low speed throttle does not respond, then suddenly catches and rapidly accelerates almost causing accident. Happened 4 times so far. Reported to piercey Toyota at each of last 2 services. Their response is technician drove car and cannot duplicate.”
NHTSA complaint #11209960, filed 2019-05, 8,100 milesRelated recalls
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2017–2019, Tacoma 2017–2020, Sienna 2017–2020 +28 more
Related service bulletins
- 10236191Apr 5, 2023DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the…
- 10234314Mar 6, 2023TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, and 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS…
- 10230385Dec 22, 2022TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna, and 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma…
- 10155232Feb 15, 2019TSB: Some 2017 ? 2019 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the…
- 10130004Feb 23, 2018TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma, 2017 model year Sienna and Highlander, and 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a chirping noise…
- 10131712Jan 11, 2018TT: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 | 17 | 9% |
| 2022 | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 | 31 | 6% |
| 2020 | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 | 109 | 22% |
| 2018 | 36 | 13% |
| 2017 | 37 | 14% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Highlander
77 complaintsOther or unknown
55 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology