Check Engine Light Due to Hose Off of Air Filter Housing on Toyota Highlander

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

When changing the air filter, it is easy to knock off a hose on the air filter housing, which is part of the emission control system. If the vehicle is driven with this hose disconnected, the Check Engine Light will illuminate.

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Toyota Highlander vehicles with this problem

5 model years affected

2010 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander

2007 Toyota Highlander

2006 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander

2007 Toyota Highlander

2006 Toyota Highlander

Average mileage: 160,000 miles

(129,000 - 191,000)

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