2022 Toyota Highlander: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 252 complaints
252
Total Complaints
17,781mi
Median Mileage
Service Brakes
Top Issue
22
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
10,000
25th Percentile
17,781
Median Mileage
48,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Service Brakes
34
Power Train
33
Unknown Or Other
28
Air Bags
19
Body
17
Electrical System
14
Structure
13
Engine
9
Automatic Emergency Braking
8
Fuel/Propulsion System
8
Severity Assessment
22
Crashes
2
Fires
16
Injuries
3
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"When driving down interstate, ticking came from above followed by a loud bang. Moon roof busted out and glass shattered out while on interstate."
"The Toyota highlander was advertised as a family vehicle that safely fits 7 passengers with the captain chairs. We purchased a brand new 2022 Toyota Highlander for our family of 5. However, you cannot safely install a booster car seat in the third flow as advertised in ANY position. In every positio..."
"The Toyota highlander was advertised as a family vehicle that safely fits 7 passengers with the captain chairs. We purchased a brand new 2022 Toyota Highlander for our family of 5. However, you cannot safely install a booster car seat in the third flow as advertised in ANY position. In every positio..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 34
TX: 28
AL: 16
PA: 11
VA: 11
WI: 10
NY: 10
MA: 8
GA: 8
IL: 8
Who Files Complaints?
0.4%
Original Owners
99.6%
Second+ Owners
Toyota Highlander — Other Years
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Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Labels
Campaign 22V310000 | 06/05/2022
An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number
Bumpers
Campaign 23V720000 | 26/10/2023
A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Tires
Campaign 24V419000 | 06/06/2024
Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.
Tires
Campaign 24V452000 | 18/06/2024
Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
Recliner
Campaign 26V128000 | 05/03/2026
A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Extend Your Brake Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Replace brake pads before they wear to the metal — rotors cost 3x more
- Flush brake fluid every 2-3 years regardless of mileage
- Don't ride the brakes downhill — use engine braking
- Address any grinding, pulsing, or pulling immediately
- Have brakes inspected during every tire rotation
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28