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Toyota Highlander Recalls and Complaints by Year

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The Toyota Highlander model years with the most NHTSA owner complaints are 2021 (531), 2019 (497), and 2008 (404). The most-reported component for 2021 is Power Train. These counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Highlander complaints and recalls by model year

NHTSA owner complaints per model year, 2001–2025. Each year is an anchor on this page.

139 2001
302 2002
258 2003
286 2004
224 2005
278 2006
124 2007
404 2008
134 2009
216 2010
181 2011
182 2012
207 2013
136 2014
192 2015
111 2016
270 2017
269 2018
497 2019
320 2020
531 2021
263 2022
186 2023
43 2024
10 2025
Highlander complaints, recalls, and most-reported component by model year
Model year NHTSA complaints Recalls Most-reported component
2001 139 3 Visibility (23)
2002 302 2 Visibility (123)
2003 258 2 Engine and Engine Cooling (46)
2004 286 5 Power Train (58)
2005 224 6 Power Train (51)
2006 278 7 Service Brakes (102)
2007 124 4 Service Brakes (36)
2008 404 13 Service Brakes (81)
2009 134 9 Service Brakes (26)
2010 216 10 Electrical System (53)
2011 181 5 Steering (34)
2012 182 2 Steering (46)
2013 207 3 Steering (46)
2014 136 5 Electrical System (35)
2015 192 2 Electrical System (52)
2016 111 3 Unknown or Other (21)
2017 270 4 Power Train (76)
2018 269 5 Power Train (69)
2019 497 3 Power Train (207)
2020 320 4 Power Train (126)
2021 531 4 Power Train (227)
2022 263 5 Power Train (54)
2023 186 9 Unknown or Other (39)
2024 43 7 Unknown or Other (13)
2025 10 4 Vehicle Speed Control (3)

2021 has 9.2% of the Highlander complaints counted on this page.

Model years with the most complaints

2021

531 complaints

Most-reported component: Power Train (227).

NHTSA campaign 23V720000, report date October 26, 2023, component Structure: Body: Bumpers.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching. Source: NHTSA campaign 23V720000.

NHTSA campaign 23V865000, report date December 20, 2023, component Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying. Source: NHTSA campaign 23V865000.

NHTSA campaign 24V452000, report date June 18, 2024, component Tires.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Source: NHTSA campaign 24V452000.

NHTSA campaign 26V128000, report date March 5, 2026, component Seats: Mid/rear Assembly: Recliner.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment. Source: NHTSA campaign 26V128000.

2019

497 complaints

Most-reported component: Power Train (207).

NHTSA campaign 19V244000, report date March 27, 2019, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Source: NHTSA campaign 19V244000.

NHTSA campaign 20V012000, report date January 13, 2020, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V012000.

NHTSA campaign 20V682000, report date November 4, 2020, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V682000.

2008

404 complaints

Most-reported component: Service Brakes (81).

NHTSA campaign 08V181000, report date April 18, 2008, component Seat Belts: Rear/other.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 90,189 MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THIRD ROW SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE NON-DRIVER DESIGNATED SEATING POSITIONS (DSP) ON THESE VEHICLES IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT HAVE A FEATURE THAT CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR). THE BELTS CONVERT TO THE ALR MODE AFTER THE WEBBING HAS BEEN FULLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTOR. THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED SO THAT AS THE BELT IS RELEASED INTO THE RETRACTOR, THE SYSTEM REMAINS IN THE ALR MODE SO THAT A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) CAN BE TIGHTLY SECURED. Source: NHTSA campaign 08V181000.

NHTSA campaign 09E022000, report date April 27, 2009, component Equipment.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 39,100 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE ORIGINAL CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE TOYOTA STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP TO THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY DEVELOP MICROSCOPIC CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THE CRACK MAY EXPAND CAUSING THE CLAMP TO BREAK. Source: NHTSA campaign 09E022000.

NHTSA campaign 09E028000, report date May 14, 2009, component Equipment.

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 3,499 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBIRD VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE ORIGINAL CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP TO THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY DEVELOP MICROSCOPIC CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THE CRACK MAY EXPAND CAUSING THE CLAMP TO BREAK. Source: NHTSA campaign 09E028000.

NHTSA campaign 09V223000, report date June 15, 2009, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." Source: NHTSA campaign 09V223000.

NHTSA campaign 10V023000, report date January 27, 2010, component Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388). Source: NHTSA campaign 10V023000.

NHTSA campaign 10V035000, report date February 3, 2010, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. Source: NHTSA campaign 10V035000.

NHTSA campaign 10V036000, report date February 3, 2010, component Equipment: Other: Labels.

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS. Source: NHTSA campaign 10V036000.

NHTSA campaign 11V245000, report date April 21, 2011, component Air Bags.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA) SYSTEM, THERE ARE TWO SENSORS IN THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL ANGLE. IF ONE OF THESE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONS, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT: MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE ROLL DETECTION SYSTEM WILL BE SUSPENDED; HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG CSA REMAINS AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE CRASH. IF BOTH SENSORS FAIL NEARLY SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER INITIAL AIRBAG SYSTEM CHECK, THE CSA AND THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER COULD BE INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED. Source: NHTSA campaign 11V245000.

NHTSA campaign 12V491000, report date October 10, 2012, component Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V491000.

NHTSA campaign 14V168000, report date April 9, 2014, component Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V168000.

NHTSA campaign 14V743000, report date November 19, 2014, component Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V743000.

NHTSA campaign 15V689000, report date October 22, 2015, component Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls.

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. Source: NHTSA campaign 15V689000.

NHTSA campaign 16V396000, report date June 2, 2016, component Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V396000.

Model years with the fewest complaints

A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road. Years with no complaints are left off this list.

Model years with the fewest complaints
Model year Complaints Recalls
2025 10 4
2024 43 7
2016 111 3

Highlander recalls

Campaign number, report date, and component are NHTSA fields. Affected-unit counts are not shown, because this recalls response has no units field.

2001

2001 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
01V228000 July 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
02V208000 July 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting
04V181000 April 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch

2002

2002 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
02V208000 July 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting
04V181000 April 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch

2003

2003 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
02V339000 December 17, 2002 Wheels
04V181000 April 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch

2004

2004 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
04V181000 April 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
06V253000 July 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V499000 October 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
11V112000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
11V539000 November 9, 2011 Engine and Engine Cooling

2005

2005 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
06V253000 July 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V499000 October 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
11V112000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
11V539000 November 9, 2011 Engine and Engine Cooling
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler

2006

2006 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09V223000 June 15, 2009 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V499000 October 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
11V112000 February 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler

2007

2007 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler

2008

2008 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
08V181000 April 18, 2008 Seat Belts: Rear/other
09E022000 April 27, 2009 Equipment
09E028000 May 14, 2009 Equipment
09V223000 June 15, 2009 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V023000 January 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
11V245000 April 21, 2011 Air Bags
12V491000 October 10, 2012 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
14V168000 April 9, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler

2009

2009 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
09V223000 June 15, 2009 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V023000 January 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
14V168000 April 9, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler

2010

2010 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
10V017000 January 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V023000 January 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
10V035000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
10V036000 February 3, 2010 Equipment: Other: Labels
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V123000 April 9, 2013 Equipment: Other: Labels
14V168000 April 9, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler

2011

2011 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V123000 April 9, 2013 Equipment: Other: Labels
14V743000 November 19, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler
15V689000 October 22, 2015 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
16V396000 June 2, 2016 Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/cooler

2012

2012 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V123000 April 9, 2013 Equipment: Other: Labels

2013

2013 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
13V014000 January 16, 2013 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
13V123000 April 9, 2013 Equipment: Other: Labels
14V148000 March 27, 2014 Seats

2014

2014 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
14V051000 February 7, 2014 Seat Belts: Rear/other
14V272000 May 22, 2014 Electrical System: Software
14V274000 May 22, 2014 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly
14V576000 September 19, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
18E107000 November 27, 2018 Electrical System

2015

2015 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
15V144000 March 13, 2015 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
18E107000 November 27, 2018 Electrical System

2016

2016 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
16V420000 June 9, 2016 Equipment: Other: Labels
16V775000 October 24, 2016 Electrical System: Wiring
18E107000 November 27, 2018 Electrical System

2017

2017 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
17V295000 May 2, 2017 Tires: Temporary/emergency Spare Tire
17V520000 August 23, 2017 Equipment
18E107000 November 27, 2018 Electrical System
20V682000 November 4, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

2018

2018 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
17V831000 December 20, 2017 Equipment: Other: Labels
18V211000 April 3, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum
18E107000 November 27, 2018 Electrical System
20V012000 January 13, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
20V682000 November 4, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

2019

2019 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
19V244000 March 27, 2019 Equipment: Other: Labels
20V012000 January 13, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
20V682000 November 4, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

2020

2020 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
20V162000 March 19, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
20V633000 October 14, 2020 Air Bags
23V720000 October 26, 2023 Structure: Body: Bumpers
23V865000 December 20, 2023 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

2021

2021 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
23V720000 October 26, 2023 Structure: Body: Bumpers
23V865000 December 20, 2023 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification
24V452000 June 18, 2024 Tires
26V128000 March 5, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly: Recliner

2022

2022 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
22V310000 May 6, 2022 Equipment: Other: Labels
23V720000 October 26, 2023 Structure: Body: Bumpers
24V419000 June 6, 2024 Tires
24V452000 June 18, 2024 Tires
26V128000 March 5, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly: Recliner

2023

2023 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
23V480000 July 12, 2023 Steering: Column
23V720000 October 26, 2023 Structure: Body: Bumpers
24V419000 June 6, 2024 Tires
24V452000 June 18, 2024 Tires
24V548000 July 23, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V040000 January 29, 2025 Steering: Column
25V595000 September 11, 2025 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V744000 October 30, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
26V128000 March 5, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly: Recliner

2024

2024 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
24V419000 June 6, 2024 Tires
24V452000 June 18, 2024 Tires
24V548000 July 23, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
25V595000 September 11, 2025 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V744000 October 30, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
25V872000 December 17, 2025 Seat Belts: Rear/other: Anchorage
26V128000 March 5, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly: Recliner

2025

2025 Highlander recalls
Campaign number Report date Component
25V595000 September 11, 2025 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V744000 October 30, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
25V872000 December 17, 2025 Seat Belts: Rear/other: Anchorage
26V128000 March 5, 2026 Seats: Mid/rear Assembly: Recliner

How to read these counts

Owner-reported

Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA.

Not sales-adjusted

Counts are not divided by vehicles sold or by years on the road.

No verdicts

Counts and sources only. No ratings.

Counts for a newer model year can rise as more complaints are filed.

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About this data

How these counts are computed

FAQ

What years of the Highlander have the most complaints?

2021 (531), 2019 (497), and 2008 (404), per NHTSA records.

Which Highlander years have the fewest complaints?

2025 (10), 2024 (43), and 2016 (111), per NHTSA records. A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road.

How many recalls does the 2021 Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Highlander.

Where does this data come from?

NHTSA's complaints and recalls APIs.