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Toyota Highlander
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
6,369
Active records
Recalls
57
Active records
TSBs
1,369
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
58
Injuries
403
Crashes
519
Fires
75
Top reported issues — Toyota Highlander
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Operating state
Condition issue
Noise
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Braking behavior
Performance issue
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint issue
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Access/entry issue
Vibration/harshness
Electrified system issue
Steering behavior
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
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Infotainment behavior
Lighting behavior
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 16, 2026
[XXX] was turning left onto [XXX] from [XXX]. Two lanes turn left. She was in the inside lane. The traffic light was red, and when it turned green, she started to turn. Partway through the turn, the steering became unresponsive. She couldn't get it to turn left, and she could not complete the turn, and crashed into the pole that holds the traffic signal. She traveled less than 100 ft total from the light to the pole. The accident was at 1:30 PM on a dry and clear day. The car has 8087…
2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 16, 2026
While driving my 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited, the check engine light began flashing off and on. I was near an exit and drove off the freeway. I could feel the car (near the gas pedal) start shaking, then the power went down quickly... as I was trying to find a safe place to go. The farther I drove, there was less power until the car was going about 2 miles an hour. The check light continued flashing as I pulled into a parking lot. This was very scary as I'm sure the car would have just…
2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 16, 2026
I pushed the brake and swerved and the car kept going and a greater speed and surged into a house.
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 15, 2026
The radio keeps freezing up all the time along with the back tail light area going in and out. I keep smelling like burnt wire smell. Engine sound really rough.
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 14, 2026
2022 Toyota Highlander 8 speed transmission started making noise at highway speed. Vehicle has 61,000 miles on it. Also has erratic shifting. Toyota dealer said it needs a new transmission. Just out of warranty so Toyota only agreed to pay 25% of the bill.
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 14, 2026
Rear window on the tailgate spontaneously cracked and broke into small pieces. No warning and no one touched the glass. The glass crumbled into small pieces.
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 13, 2026
After multiple visits to a private mechanic, it has been determined that the transmission on this 2022 Highlander will need to be replaced. I have seen multiple reports stating this is a common issue with certain Toyotas.
2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 13, 2026
My 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum is experiencing a transmission issue consistent with a known problem affecting the UA80 eight-speed transmission used in 2020–2024 Highlander models. The vehicle is currently at Greentree Toyota in [XXX] for diagnosis. This failure is occurring at 63,913 miles, only about 3,900 miles past the vehicle's 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. I have opened a case with Toyota (Case #XXX) and am requesting this be documented as part of a broader pattern reported by…
2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 12, 2026
Unknown. Toyota has recalled the recliner assembly in the second row seats. My car has been at the dealership for more than 60 days waiting for a remedy. There is still not one listed yet. I cannot safely drive my car as I have 2 children at home that must be with me as a sole parent.
2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Filed Jul 11, 2026
The car is was a 2019 Toyota Highlander with approximately 125,000 miles. White Smoke started appearing in the exhaust. Quickly after that, the check engine light appeared and started blinking, meaning the engine was misfiring. We brought to the dealership, and they found that cylinder 4 of the engine was damaged (scoring on the inside of the cylinder wall). The engine was releasing metal particles in the oil. Further, the cylinder would not hold oil or coolant pressure, and was burning both…