Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | 26V128000 |
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 550,007 | — | Details |
| 2022-05-06 | 22V310000 |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 661 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | No | 0 | The struts for the tailgate appear to be a problem for these cars. Mine are failing intermittently and so if the techni… |
| 2026-03-23 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | No | 0 | Rear tailgate won’t open ir close correctly. The keyfob or the button om the tailgate won’t work. Really heavy tailgate… |
| 2026-03-21 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Noticed a sound coming from the car. I took it to the dealership which they said I would need my transmission replaced.… |
| 2026-02-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnorm… |
| 2026-02-14 | SEATS | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited Mileage at failure: ~60,000 miles The driver seat began moving rearward witho… |
| 2026-02-06 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | UA80 Transmission failure @ 3.5 yrs old and 89k miles. |
| 2026-02-03 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Failure of the rear hatch power struts. Door not opening or closing properly. |
| 2026-01-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Throttle plate iced up in cold weather, causing computer to put the car in limp mode, creating a dangerous situation. T… |
| 2026-01-16 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My 2022 Toyota Highlander experienced transmission-related issues that affected the vehicle’s performance, reliability,… |
| 2026-01-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The entire head unit in the center of the front console went crazy and started going blank, glitching out, and basicall… |
| 2026-01-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission failure of 2022 Toyota Highlander LE at 82,329 miles. Safety compromised due to possible roadside failure. |
| 2026-01-02 | CHILD SEAT | No | 0 | The contact owns an Evenflo Car Seat, Model Number: 368124708, Model Type: Revolve 360 Slim, Manufactured Date: July 11… |
| 2025-12-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | While driving, the vehicle’s moonroof glass spontaneously shattered/exploded without impact. It sounded like a gunshot,… |
| 2025-12-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | When turning on the heated steering wheel and about 5-10 minutes, it seems there is smoke coming from the steering whee… |
| 2025-12-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerat… |
| 2025-12-15 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Parked in sun and the SRS system malfunctioned, after power reset the system reset ok, LTA malfunction, headlight syste… |
| 2025-12-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | early transmission failure and whining at 40,000 miles |
| 2025-12-06 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WHINING FROM 35MPH-45MPH ACCELERATION. Needs to be replaced this is the third vehicle this week the… |
| 2025-12-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission failed at 75K with no warning lights or prior evidence. |
| 2025-12-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission failed at 63,000 miles, new transmission was installed. |
| 2025-11-20 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while using the rear liftgate with the key fob or th… |
| 2025-11-19 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I had been driving my 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE with 46k miles that I just got for about two weeks, so about 10 days o… |
| 2025-11-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The transmission began making a whining noise at about 70,000 miles. It gradually became more noticeable. We had recent… |
| 2025-11-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Four days ago, engine started making a whining noise when accelerating, especially in lower gears. No warning signs. … |
| 2025-11-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Car developed a whining noise coming from transmission at 63,000 miles. Known manufacturing defect that will lead to tr… |
| 2025-10-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When I am slowing down and coming to a stop, my car will surge forward. It feels like my brakes stop working for a seco… |
| 2025-10-24 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The car was parked at work and noticed the shattered panoramic moonroof when I got into leave. |
| 2025-10-16 | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2025-10-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | This type of steering wheel cover on the steering wheel will wear out by 50,000 miles poor engineered |
| 2025-10-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | About 4 weeks a go i started hearing a whining noise from my Highlander. Thinking it was a belt we replaced. Whining co… |
| 2025-09-27 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Parked in sun and the SRS system malfunctioned, after power reset the system reset ok, |
| 2025-09-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Premature transmission failure |
| 2025-09-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Ua80f/e transmission in the 2018-2022 Toyota Highlander are defective. Mine has a loud whistle while accelerating. Prob… |
| 2025-09-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The screen is going out. The back tailgate hangs up and doesn’t go down. |
| 2025-09-11 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Parked in sun and the SRS system malfunctioned, after power reset the system reset ok. Front camera malfunction, RSA ma… |
| 2025-09-09 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Parked in sun and the SRS system malfunctioned, after power reset the system reset ok, |
| 2025-09-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The transmission on this vehicle has failed - I’ve been told by Toyota Dealer Maintenance that I need the transmission … |
| 2025-08-29 | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | No | 0 | The part that failed is the driver side mirror cover. It has never been struck by anything and just flew off the side o… |
| 2025-08-28 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | When starting up the vehicle, the headlight system malfunctioned light came on and a pre-collision system light came on… |
| 2025-08-28 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Water leaking into airbag area. Known leak issue per NHTSA [XXX] ) from defective roof rack attachment clips. Per To… |
| 2025-08-27 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | UA80 transmission failure |
| 2025-08-20 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | When the vehicle is parked in the sun for 30 minutes or more. After pushing the start button, the SRS airbag system mal… |
| 2025-08-12 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Vehicle is parked in the sun for over 30 minutes and when the start button is pushed the Air Bag System Malfunction lig… |
| 2025-08-08 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | While driving my 2022 Toyota Highlander (VIN: [XXX] , 29,427 miles), I have experienced multiple recurring safety defec… |
| 2025-08-04 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am writing to express my concerns regarding my 2022 Highlander. As a loyal Toyota family, with this being my fourth T… |
| 2025-08-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The grill of the vehicle is too big. There is nothing to stop the condenser from being damaged. There should be a plat… |
| 2025-07-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Two weeks ago, I had my 2022 Toyota Highlander serviced at Romano Toyota for my state inspection and regular maintenanc… |
| 2025-07-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER TRANSMISSION IS MAKING A HIGH PITCH WHINING SOUND AND IS GETTING WORSE. MY WIFE DRIVES 20 MILES … |
| 2025-07-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I own a 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE (UA80E transmission, ~66k mi). The vehicle exhibits a severe transmission defect: un… |
| 2025-06-24 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware th… |