Worst 2023 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Structural Problems
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 26 | 1 | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 15 | 1 | — | 5,040 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 9 | 5 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 75,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Toyota Highlander
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,165,791 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 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Other Toyota Highlander Years
2023 Toyota Highlander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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