Worst 2020 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 96 | 2 | — | 84,050 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 37 | 2 | — | 4,617 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 31 | 2 | — | 22,360 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 30 | 2 | — | 17,638 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 | 1 | — | 3,934 mi | |
| ENGINE | 16 | 2 | — | 12,575 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 16 | 1 | — | 6,830 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 4,818 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 10 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2 | — | 13,741 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 37,040 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 89 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | 2 | — | 7,946 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | 12,900 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2 | — | — | 51,260 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 153,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2020 Toyota Highlander
28 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,143,022 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Highlander and Highlander hybrid vehicles. Incorrect seat trim covers on one or both of the front seats can prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
+ 18 more recalls
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