2017 Toyota Highlander fuel/propulsion system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Toyota Highlander — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine stalled because the fuel pump is failing. We have found that many 2017 Toyota Highlanders have had the fuel pump recalled for this exact issue, yet our VIN is not included in this recall. We experienced the exact issue the recall was issued for stalling while driving. Issue on July 24…”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“Today (8/26/2025) my wife experienced the engine light kicked on and that the AWD system needed to be checked. After fueling up it made knocking noises and difficulty starting, and took two times to start up. Ran an OBD scan and this is what it says, which is related to fuel pump low pressure…”
filed Aug 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 Highlander | 16 | 9% |
| 2022 Highlander | 8 | 4% |
| 2021 Highlander | 31 | 6% |
| 2020 Highlander | 18 | 6% |
| 2019 Highlander | 86 | 18% |
| 2018 Highlander | 22 | 9% |
| 2016 Highlander | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Highlander | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Highlander | 12 | 6% |
| 2012 Highlander | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Highlander | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.