Toyota Highlander Hybrid complaints by model year
824 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 197 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| 2007 | 110 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 370 | 34 | 7 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2014–2023. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls (26)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Highlander Hybrid model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V128000 | Mar 5, 2026 | Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock | 2021–2025 | — |
| 25V872000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor | 2024, 2025 | 63.2% |
| 25V744000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 81.1% |
| 25V040000 | Jan 29, 2025 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 81.2% |
| 24V548000 | Jul 23, 2024 | Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2023, 2024 | 99% |
| 23V865000 | Dec 20, 2023 | OCS Sensors May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021 | 58.3% |
| 23V720000 | Oct 26, 2023 | Front Bumper Assembly May Detach | 2020–2023 | 84.8% |
| 23V480000 | Jul 12, 2023 | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 93.4% |
| 22V310000 | May 6, 2022 | Illegible Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2022 | 99.4% |
| 22V239000 | Apr 13, 2022 | Stability Control Deactivated on Startup/FMVSS 126 | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 97.7% |
| 20V633000 | Oct 14, 2020 | Seat Trim Can Interfere with Air Bag Deployment | 2020 | 98.6% |
| 17V520000 | Aug 23, 2017 | Improperly Torqued Roof Rails Fastener | 2017 | 74.7% |
| 17V295000 | May 2, 2017 | Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect | 2017 | 58% |
| 15V689000 | Oct 22, 2015 | Power Window Master Switch may Melt | 2008–2011 | 45.7% |
| 14V272000 | May 22, 2014 | Improper Seat Belt Restraint Software/FMVSS 208 | 2014 | 93.5% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota Highlander Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Highlander Hybrid had?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Highlander Hybrid model year from 2005 to 2023. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota Highlander Hybrid year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (197) and the 2014 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems?
Across the 2014–2023 model years, owners most often name the air bags, service brakes, structure in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid at 35 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.