Some 2014 ? 2017 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit an abnormal squeak, squawk...

Bulletin number

T-SB-0211-17

Component

Suspension: rear

Summary

TSB: Some 2014 ? 2017 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit an abnormal squeak, squawk or groan type noise from the rear suspension when traveling over uneven roads, or when the vehicle comes to a complete stop, which may become more pronounced in colder ambient temperatures. The abnormal noise may be caused by the rear trailing arm bushing. An updated Rear Trailing Arm Assembly is available. APPLICABLE WARRANTY: This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s in-service date. Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints in the suspension category.