Summary: This VIN belongs to a 2018 Toyota Highlander (Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]) equipped with a 3.5L 6-cylinder 295 hp engine, assembled in PRINCETON, UNITED STATES (USA).
NHTSA lists 5 open recalls for this model.
Vehicle Identity
| Model Year | 2018 |
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| Make | Toyota |
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| Model | Highlander |
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| Trim | SE/XLE |
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| Series | ASU50L/GSU50L/GSU55L/GVU58L |
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| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
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| Vehicle Type | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (mpv) |
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| Doors | 5 |
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Powertrain
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder 295 hp |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Displacement | 3.5 L |
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| Horsepower | 295 hp |
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| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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| Transmission | Automatic |
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| Drivetrain | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
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Manufacturing
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC. |
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| Plant City | PRINCETON |
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| Plant State | INDIANA |
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| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
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| GVWR | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
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Safety Equipment
| ABS | Standard |
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| Front Airbags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
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| Side Airbags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
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NHTSA Safety Ratings
Official crash-test results for the 2018 Toyota Highlander (5 stars = best).
Safety Recalls (5)
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at any authorized dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Campaign 20V682000 · Reported 04/11/2020
Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Campaign 20V012000 · Reported 13/01/2020
Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020.
On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign 18E107000 · Reported 27/11/2018
Issue: Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander vehicles. The windshields have an attached wire harness that water may leak into, possibly causing damage to the vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM).
Risk: The ECM damage may result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wanda will notify owners, and service centers will replace the windshields, and inspect the ECM for damage, having it replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Wanda customer service at 1-864-281-2760.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Campaign 17V831000 · Reported 20/12/2017
Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Campaign 18V211000 · Reported 03/04/2018
Issue: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
Risk: A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does this 2018 Toyota Highlander have?
This 2018 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a 3.5L 6-cylinder 295 hp running on Gasoline.
Where was this 2018 Toyota Highlander manufactured?
This vehicle was assembled in PRINCETON, UNITED STATES (USA).
Does this 2018 Toyota Highlander have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall(s) for this model. See the recall section above and verify with your local dealer.
How accurate is a VIN decode?
The specifications above come directly from NHTSA's vPIC database, which is populated by the manufacturer at production. Fields like year, make, model, engine and plant are highly accurate; some options and trim data may be blank when the manufacturer didn't report them. Physically inspect the vehicle and cross-reference against a full vehicle history report before buying.
What can I do with the VIN 5TDJZRFH0JS900102?
Beyond this decode, you can (1) run a free recall check anytime the campaign list is updated, (2) get an NMVTIS title-brand report from an approved provider for a few dollars, (3) request the seller's maintenance records to compare against the mileage on record, and (4) have an independent mechanic verify the physical vehicle matches the decoded build. All of these together give you a defensible pre-purchase picture.
Is a VIN decode enough to buy a used car safely?
No, a decode confirms what the car should be from the factory, not what it currently is. Pair it with a NMVTIS history check for title brands, a physical inspection for accident/flood damage, and this recall check for any open safety campaigns. That combination is the standard due-diligence stack.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC database, NHTSA Recalls API and NHTSA Safety Ratings program (U.S. Department of Transportation). Data retrieved October 22, 2026.
