2011 Toyota Highlander: ABS light or ABS activating

5 of the 182 complaints about the 2011 Toyota Highlander describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2022
4
2021
2
2020
2
2019
5
2018
6
2017
4
2016
2
2015
1
2013
4
2012
3
2011
5
2010
13
2009
17
2008
48
2007
18
2006
43
2005
6
2004
4
2003
3
2002
2
2001
3

What owners say

Filed Mar 25, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

Abs brake actuator started to fail.

Filed Dec 2, 2021 · Brakes · GA

When driving approximately 20-30mph multiple warning lights illuminated on dash along with Brake Malfunction warning on information display. Did not notice any issues with braking and no fluid loss / leaks noted. Codes stored were C1241 (Low or High Power Supply Voltage), C1253 (Pump Motor Relay), and C1391 (Abnormal Leak of ACC Press). Noticed that ABS pump would run 2-5 seconds every 1-5 minutes. Original part number 44510-48080. Research shows multiple Toyota “Warranty Extensions” on multiple models using same/similar components.

Filed Feb 16, 2020 · Brakes · 93,500 miles · MI

On feb 13, I was driving an ann arbor, mi, street that was downhill and icy. I pressed the brake pedal until the ABS came on, and held it on for 15 to 30 seconds. This did not stop the car, but slowed it, and allowed me to go straight, until after 10 to 20 seconds, the ABS stopped working (no more pedal pulsing, no more ABS noise), the wheels locked up, and I slid into the curb. Fortunately, there was no damage. A technician at toyota dealership said it is normal on all vehicles for ABS to stop working, and for wheels to lock up, after ABS operates for a period of time. This may be what I experienced. He said one should release the pedal and then reapply pressure, or pump the pedal. This suggestion is quite different than the usual instructions, which say to continually press brake pedal. He had an explanation, which I cannot repeat -- something to do with brake fluid depleting somewhere, perhaps the master cylinder. The ABS problem problem light has not come on. After that incident, the antilock brakes have worked fine, though I have not tested them in the severe conditions of feb 13. Since the ABS system seems to be working now, and the ABS light is not on, there appears to be little chance the toyota dealer could do something useful. There appear to be two possibilities: 1. There's a problem with toyota highlander ABS systems when applied for an extended period of time. The federal safety agency will become aware of this if more owners make reports. 2. The technician is correct that after activating ABS for a length of time, one must release the pedal, or pulse it, in order for ABS to continue to operate. In this case, instructions for using ABS need to be substantially revised, and organizations such as the federal safety agency ought to inform the public of the issue and the potential for dangerous accidents when ABS is applied continuously for too long.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 122,000 miles · VA

While driving on the highway in cruise control and no check engine light vehicle lost power steering speedometer readings. Reported ABS brake malfunction, brake malfunction. Over the next 45 minutes while in route to a toyota dealer vehicle intermittently lost power steering and speedometer readings. All malfunctions happened with no warning.

Filed Jan 21, 2018 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · TX

Abs brake actuator failed on toyota highlander. Spent $1905 on repairs from toyota. There was a relate recall on toyota camery hybrid with the same problem. The ABS function won't activate while driving. I have receipts of all the repairs on hand