Toyota Highlander complaints by model year
5,738 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 182 | 12 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 259 | 17 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 527 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 | 319 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 490 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 268 | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 268 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 111 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 192 | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 136 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 207 | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 182 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | 181 | 14 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 216 | 18 | 2 | 10 |
| 2009 | 134 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
| 2008 | 404 | 44 | 14 | 11 |
| 2007 | 123 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 277 | 29 | 4 | 7 |
| 2005 | 224 | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | 286 | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 258 | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 301 | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 | 137 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 74 | 68 | 202 | 126 | 225 | 54 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 53 | 43 | 79 | 44 | 68 | 38 | 39 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 58 | 20 | 40 | 67 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 46 | 33 | 69 | 17 | 47 | 10 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 22 | 87 | 19 | 31 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 24 | 56 | 18 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 19 | 14 | 32 | 42 | 29 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Highlander recalls (51)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Highlander 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% |
| 25V595000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Instrument Panel Failure | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 49.5% |
| 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% |
| 24V452000 | Jun 18, 2024 | Tires with Insufficient Load Rating/FMVSS 110 | 2021–2024 | 81.7% |
| 24V419000 | Jun 6, 2024 | Insufficient Load Rating on Tires/FMVSS 110 | 2022, 2023, 2024 | 85.6% |
| 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% |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 92.2% |
| 20V633000 | Oct 14, 2020 | Seat Trim Can Interfere with Air Bag Deployment | 2020 | 98.6% |
| 20V162000 | Mar 19, 2020 | ECU Error May Cause Vehicle Stall | 2020 | 99.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 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 fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
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 FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Highlander had?
NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Highlander model year from 1997 to 2026. 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 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (527) and the 2016 the fewest (111). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Highlander problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the power train, unknown or other, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Highlander get?
EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Highlander at 24 to 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.