2023 Toyota Highlander problems and recalls

Owners have filed 176 complaints on the 2023 Toyota Highlander, and NHTSA has issued 9 recalls. The most cited component is the Unknown Or Other (39 complaints).

176
Complaints
9
Recalls
12
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
12
Injuries
74.3
Severity index

Severity index 74.3 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 74.3p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 27 of 82 by severity index among 2023 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 67% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2023 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 39 complaints (22.2%)39 22%StructureStructure: 31 complaints (17.6%)31 18%EngineEngine: 27 complaints (15.3%)27 15%Power TrainPower Train: 19 complaints (10.8%)19 11%Service BrakesService Brakes: 17 complaints (9.7%)17 10%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 16 complaints (9.1%)16 9%SeatsSeats: 13 complaints (7.4%)13 7%Air BagsAir Bags: 12 complaints (6.8%)12 7%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3922.2%
STRUCTURE3117.6%
ENGINE2715.3%
POWER TRAIN1910.8%
SERVICE BRAKES179.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM169.1%
SEATS137.4%
AIR BAGS126.8%

Complaints filed per year

029582023: 352024: 582025: 322026: 51 (partial year)2324582526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202335
202458
202532
2026 (year to date)51

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
23V48000012/07/2023STEERING:COLUMNToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical c
23V72000026/10/2023STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSToyota 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.
24V41900006/06/2024TIRESGulf 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
24V45200018/06/2024TIRESSoutheast 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
24V54800023/07/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, P
25V04000029/01/2025STEERING:COLUMNToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA re
25V59500011/09/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELToyota 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 (
25V74400030/10/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONToyota 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 ca
26V12800005/03/2026SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINERToyota 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.

Other Toyota Highlander model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-27. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.