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NHTSA ODI #11674001
2019 Toyota Highlander
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Highlander years
Owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Highlander are substantially higher than the model-year median of 186.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Highlander years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
950–25K
1425–50K
1350–75K
1075–100K
7100–150K
1150K+
140 reports with mileage · 340 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 194 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 86 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
22 crash reports1 fire reports12 injury reports
Structure complaints
12 reports.
My car is leaking into my interior. It has come out of the electrical component areas. I worry it has infiltrated airbags & what could happen if they get wet (go off due to damage or not go off when supposed to). Have taken to dealership 3 times with no resolution
The front bumper keeps popping out. I’ve returned it to the dealer 3 times, who says a clip has to be replaced. However, it’s not covered under the extended warranty and they will just replace it. The dealer told me to just push it back in when it pops out. It will push back in place, but it will not stay in place. It has not be…
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The front bumper keeps popping out. I’ve returned it to the dealer 3 times, who says a clip has to be replaced. However, it’s not covered under the extended warranty and they will just replace it. The dealer told me to just push it back in when it pops out. It will push back in place, but it will not stay in place. It has not been damaged.
I was turning into Starbucks at a low speed when the next thing I knew the car jumped forward and hit the car in front of me not one time but three times. I was finally able to get the car stopped but had Damage to both cars. I believe the accelerator was stuck causing the accident. I want to know if there is a recall on the acc…
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I was turning into Starbucks at a low speed when the next thing I knew the car jumped forward and hit the car in front of me not one time but three times. I was finally able to get the car stopped but had Damage to both cars. I believe the accelerator was stuck causing the accident. I want to know if there is a recall on the accelerator petal that it would have caused the highlander to do this because to me this was a frightening site to go through.
04/07/21 @ 11:30 AM, TEMP 47 F, OVERCAST, DRY, DRIVING 65 MPH, N. ON NEB. HIWAY # 77. RURAL LANDSCAPE, NO OTHER VEHICLES NEAR US, SUNROOF GLASS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. ROOF HAD BEEN CLOSED. SUNSHADE WAS CLOSED WHICH KEPT US FROM BEING COVERED IN GLASS PIECES. NO MARKS ON ROOF FROM ANY OBJECT. SEE PHOTOS.
REAR SEAT GLASS SUNROOF IMPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. THE SUNROOF WAS NOT PHYSICALLY CONTACTED BY ANY OBJECTS. WE HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A FIRECRACKER/CHERRY BOMB GO OFF INSIDE THE VEHICLE. WE PULLED OVER AND NOTED THE DAMAGE TO THE SUNROOF. THE INTERIOR CLOTH CEILING WAS LEFT TOTALLY INTACT/UNDAMAGED.
THE ERGONOMIC FAULTY DESIGN OF THE 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED PLATINUM CAUSES EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE COMING INTO THE CABIN WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. IT IS DISTRACTING AND ANNOYING. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED IN VAIN TO CORRECT WITH VARIOUS MINUTE TRIANGULAR ADDITIONS STRATEGICALLY ADDE…
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THE ERGONOMIC FAULTY DESIGN OF THE 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED PLATINUM CAUSES EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE COMING INTO THE CABIN WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. IT IS DISTRACTING AND ANNOYING. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED IN VAIN TO CORRECT WITH VARIOUS MINUTE TRIANGULAR ADDITIONS STRATEGICALLY ADDED TO POINTS OF CONCERN. AGAIN, IT DID NOT WORK!!
OBNOXIOUS WIND NOISE!!! DEALER SERVICE MGR ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS LOUD BUT SAID ALL ON HIS LOT WERE LOUD, MINE WAS MUCH LOUDER BUT TOLD IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. IT IS. HUGE DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING ANYTHING OVER 30 MPH. IT'S LITERALLY WIND NOISE NOT ROAD NOISE. THEY WILL NOT EVEN TRY TO REPAIR IT ... TOO BAD YOU SPENT $50,000 JUST …
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OBNOXIOUS WIND NOISE!!! DEALER SERVICE MGR ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS LOUD BUT SAID ALL ON HIS LOT WERE LOUD, MINE WAS MUCH LOUDER BUT TOLD IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. IT IS. HUGE DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING ANYTHING OVER 30 MPH. IT'S LITERALLY WIND NOISE NOT ROAD NOISE. THEY WILL NOT EVEN TRY TO REPAIR IT ... TOO BAD YOU SPENT $50,000 JUST LIVE WITH IT.
OTHER CAR PULLED INTO INTERSECTION CAUSING OUR HIGHLANDER TO COLLIDE WITH TURNING VEHICLE. T COLLISION. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SPEEDS AROUND 35 MPH. CAR TOTALED AND I SUSTAINED SEVERE CONCUSSION. WAS WEARING SEATBELT.
MAY 31 I WAS PICKING MY PASSENGERS AS DIVING TO UBER DRIVER. I PARKED MY VEHICLE STEP OUT TO OPEN BACK DOOR TO OPEN MY 3RD ROW SEAT BUT DOOR DIDN'T ABLE TO OPEN AND SAME MINUTES I HEARD VOICE BEEP COMING OUT FROM FRONT STEERING WHEEL. I TURNED AROUND WENT TO SEE WHAT THIS VOICE IS ABOUT.. BEFORE I TOUCHED ANYTHING MY VEHICLE STA…
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MAY 31 I WAS PICKING MY PASSENGERS AS DIVING TO UBER DRIVER. I PARKED MY VEHICLE STEP OUT TO OPEN BACK DOOR TO OPEN MY 3RD ROW SEAT BUT DOOR DIDN'T ABLE TO OPEN AND SAME MINUTES I HEARD VOICE BEEP COMING OUT FROM FRONT STEERING WHEEL. I TURNED AROUND WENT TO SEE WHAT THIS VOICE IS ABOUT.. BEFORE I TOUCHED ANYTHING MY VEHICLE START TO ROLLED BACKWARDS AND I GOT SO SCARED AND I TRIED TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEELS FROM OUTSIDE TO STOP VEHICLE SOMEHOW BUT IT WENT SO FAST DRAGGED ME OVER 100 FEETS THROWS ME ON THE STREET AND WENT OUT ON 2 HOMES PROPERTY OVER THE BUSHES AND HIT THE RAILING GUARDS ON ONE HOME . I CALLED POLICE ON THE SPOT WHERE THEY ASKED MY PASSENGERS AS WELL WHAT WAS HAPPENED AND THEY STATED WHAT I JUST WROTE HERE. AMBULANCE CAME PUT BANDAGES ON MY RIPPED LEFT KNEE AND TOLD ME TO CALL THEM IF I NEEDED THEM LATER ON. I HAD CALLED TOYOTA COMPANY AND THEY CAME TOOK MY VEHICLE TO HACKENSACK TOYOTA TO TOOK SOME INFORMATION AND AFTER 4 WEEKS SENT ME LETTER SAYING NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE AT ALL .... I'M SHOCKED AFTER HEARD THE VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEM SO WHY IT ROLLED IN PARKING POSITION RIPPED MY KNEES PUT ME INTO STRESS AND POLICE REPORT MY 4 WITNESSES ALL WAS A LIE OR TOYOTAS PLAYING SOME BIG GAMES AROUND ME SO THEY DONT HAVE TO DO BIGGEST RECALL ON BRAND NEW VEHICLES ? I'M TRYING TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW THIS IS SOMETHING BIG GOING ON SO PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS SITUATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Official recalls
320V682000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Nov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
20V012000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Jan 13, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
19V244000 · Equipment:other:labels
Mar 27, 2019
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.