This factory service and repair manual is built for the 2016 Toyota Highlander as it left the line, matched to your exact year, engine and trim — the 2.7L four (1AR-FE), the 3.5L V6 (2GRFE) or the hybrid version of that V6 (2GR-FXE) — so the clearances, torque figures and service sequences it gives are the ones Toyota published for this vehicle rather than values carried over from an adjacent model year or a different powertrain.
Engines
- 3.5L 3500CC V6 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
- 3.5L 3500CC V6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 2.7L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Hybrid Limited
- LE Plus
- LE
- Limited
- XLE
Known issues on the 2016 Highlander. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first is an electrical system recall on aftermarket replacement windshields sold by Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles, where ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. The second, from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, is an electrical system wiring recall involving the brake fluid level sensor on certain 2016 Highlanders manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016: if the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased. The third, from Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, is a labels recall covering certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, where an incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 137 complaints for the year and Toyota has issued 126 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From tracing a stall back to the engine control module to a brake fluid level sensor check or a scheduled service on the hybrid drivetrain, it keeps you on Toyota's own procedure and the right figure for this particular 2016 Highlander.
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander ve
The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it re
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16,
If the brake fluid level is low and is not detected, the braking performance may be decreased, increasing the risk of a
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, connect the wire harness to the sensor, free of c
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The reca
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Showing the 8 most recent of 268 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR TWO DAUGHTERS (AGES 12 AND 14). IT HAD JUST STARTED TO SNOW AND MY WIFE SAID THE ROAD WAS
I OWN A 2016 HIGHLANDER LIMITED PLATINUM AND AFTER A MAJOR ACCIDENT I HAVE A SERIOUS CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY CLAIMS.
I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON MY CAR GOING 50 TO 60 MPH I THE ROAD CURVED AND I DID NOT I WENT INTO THE TOP OF THE DITCH HIT FRON
I was traveling on an interstate going home from work. My speed was approximately 65mph. I noticed traffic slowing up ah
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE CONT
Showing the 5 most serious of 109 complaints filed with NHTSA.
