Worst 2021 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BRAKES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 144 | 3 | — | 52,142 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 63 | 4 | — | 14,854 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 54 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 41 | 5 | — | 30,400 mi | |
| ENGINE | 38 | 3 | 1 | 26,110 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | 2 | — | 1,050 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 29 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | — | 1 | 27,109 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 10 | — | — | 28,501 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 5 | 1 | — | 40,306 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | 2 | — | 2,600 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2 | 1 | — | 47,330 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 13,250 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Toyota Highlander
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,757,780 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
+ 2 more recalls
Other Toyota Highlander Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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