Worst 2022 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 1 | 1 | 98,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 34 | 3 | — | 1,800 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 7 | — | 70,765 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 1 | 9,790 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 13 | — | — | 30,912 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 17,781 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 13,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Toyota Highlander
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,311,095 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.
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."
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 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 2020-2023 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.
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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2022 Toyota Highlander — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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