2017 Toyota Highlander, 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recall: Fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly
NHTSA campaign 17V520000 · Equipment · filed Aug 23, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles equipped with accessory roof rail cross bars. The fasteners for the roof rails may not be torqued properly.
The risk
The roof rails may loosen and possibly detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
GST will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly torque the fasteners, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 17R3.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Highlander | 2017 |
| Toyota | Highlander Hybrid | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V520000 (manufacturer number 17R3). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.