Service Repair

Toyota Highlanders' Stop/Restart Feature Fails

Oct. 23, 2020

Toyota is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles built from late June 2019 to early March 2020.

Toyota is recalling certain 2020 Highlander vehicles built from late June 2019 to early March 2020.

These vehicles are equipped with a feature that stops and restarts the engine.

Under certain driving patterns and vehicle conditions, this feature may not operate correctly, resulting in a vehicle stall. If a stall occurs, an audible chime will sound and multiple warning indicators will illuminate.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.