How many recalls does the Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the Toyota Highlander across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Toyota Highlander?

Across 650 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Toyota Highlander are Power Train (104), Unknown Or Other (103), Electrical System (76), Service Brakes (64), Structure (61), Engine (60).

Toyota Highlander recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Toyota Highlander across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Mid-size SUV 11 NHTSA recalls 650 owner complaints

11 NHTSA recalls

650 owner complaints

45 citing a crash

6 citing a fire

47 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Toyota Highlander

The component categories Toyota owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Power Train 104
Unknown Or Other 103
Electrical System 76
Service Brakes 64
Structure 61
Engine 60

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Highlander:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Toyota Highlander	2	190	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Toyota Highlander	4	255	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Toyota Highlander	5	205	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Toyota Highlander

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 2026

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.…
NHTSA campaign 26V128000
TIRES Jun 2024

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 requiremen…
NHTSA campaign 24V452000
TIRES Jun 2024

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail…
NHTSA campaign 24V419000
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Oct 2023

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.…
NHTSA campaign 23V720000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS May 2022

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen…
NHTSA campaign 22V310000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Nov 2020

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,…
NHTSA campaign 20V682000

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