2022 Toyota Highlander: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
227
Complaints
5
Recalls
12
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
8
Injuries
69.6
Severity index
Severity index 69.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Toyota Highlander ranks 38 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 60% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 47 | 20.7% |
| STRUCTURE | 41 | 18.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 35 | 15.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | 14.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 9.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 7.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 16 | 7.0% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 4.4% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 47 of 227 complaints (20.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 59 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V310000 | 06/05/2022 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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 requiremen |
| 23V720000 | 26/10/2023 | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 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. |
| 24V419000 | 06/06/2024 | TIRES | 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 |
| 24V452000 | 18/06/2024 | TIRES | 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 requiremen |
| 26V128000 | 05/03/2026 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.