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2022 Toyota Highlander

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Highlander do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 186.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 29 of 245 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

16 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports

Structure complaints

42 reports
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30,000 miles · Jul 19, 2024
Structure

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the is…

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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact heard a dragging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and observed that the lower section of the front bumper had almost detached from the vehicle and was cracked due to the impact with the road. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that the replacement of the bumper would be an out-of-pocket expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI #11603342

Mileage unknown · May 28, 2024
Structure

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the i…

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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11591127

Mileage unknown · May 28, 2024
Structure

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…

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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11591030

33,000 miles · Apr 17, 2024
Structure

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that after a car wash, he became aware that parts of the bumper had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. T…

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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that after a car wash, he became aware that parts of the bumper had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI #11583642

Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2024
Structure

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NHTSA ODI #11583302

Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2024
StructureUnknown Or Other

I GOT A RECALL FROM TOYOTA AND CAN'T DRIVE FOR ALMOST A YEAR .I WENT TO THE CAR DEALER SHIP TO ASK FOR A REPAIR , THEY TOLD ME MAYBE YOUR CAR NEEDS THIS BUMPER OR NO NEEDS , I ASKED THEM TO CHECK MY CAR IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE TO WORK ,MANY TIMES TO CONSTANT NUMBER OF OVER 10 TIMES.THEY REFUSEDTOR MY CAR COME IN TO CHECK . O REA…

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I GOT A RECALL FROM TOYOTA AND CAN'T DRIVE FOR ALMOST A YEAR .I WENT TO THE CAR DEALER SHIP TO ASK FOR A REPAIR , THEY TOLD ME MAYBE YOUR CAR NEEDS THIS BUMPER OR NO NEEDS , I ASKED THEM TO CHECK MY CAR IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE TO WORK ,MANY TIMES TO CONSTANT NUMBER OF OVER 10 TIMES.THEY REFUSEDTOR MY CAR COME IN TO CHECK . O REALLY WORIED IF I DIVE ON THE ROAD AN HAVE AN ACCIDENT .BIT ITS ALOMOST HOPELESS BECAUSE THIS CAR COMPANY DOEANT CARE ABOUT SAFETY, ONLY THINKS ABOUT THEIR PROFITS. I HAVE BEEN ASKING THEM FOR RENT ME A CAR TO DRIVE BECAUSE FOR NEARLY A YEAR NOW I'VE BEEN DRIVING IN FEAR BUT NO ANWSER. I WONDER IS THERE A DEALINE WHEN TOYOTA WILL PRODUCE THIS BUMPER? THEY KEEPS SAY THEY DONT KNOW? IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF THE CUSTOMER'S USES THIS TOYOTA HIGHLANDER FOR DRIVING WITHOUT KNOWING IT IS SAFE OR NOT

NHTSA ODI #11582621

Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2024
Structure

This is related to an existing recall released by toyota but that did not include my vehicle year/time frame: Toyota is conducting a safety recall in the U.S. involving certain 2020-2023 model year Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Approximately 751,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles …

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This is related to an existing recall released by toyota but that did not include my vehicle year/time frame: Toyota is conducting a safety recall in the U.S. involving certain 2020-2023 model year Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Approximately 751,000 vehicles are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles are equipped with a resin front lower bumper cover assembly, connected with mounting tabs. If there is minor impact to the lower front bumper cover assembly that causes the mounting tabs to detach from the vehicle during normal operation, one or more parts of this assembly could detach, which could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury for other road users. My entire front is sinking and tags are coming off forcing me to regularly pull the front fender back up into place. The way the front fender is secured is not supporting the weight of the front fender. You can clearly see the difference from when the vehicle is left alone versus me putting the front fender back in place and holding it to its original position. Now that I saw that Toyota issued a recall about the same issue, I am certain that more vehicle like mine are affected and believe this recall should be extended to ALL vehicle manufactured between 2020 - 2023

NHTSA ODI #11582472

Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2024
Structure

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NHTSA ODI #11576212

Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2024
Structure

Front bumper has been falling off. We are on our 4th repair now in 1.5 years. Toyota claims that we aren't part of the recall but having issue with it staying in place. They might need to extend it further.

NHTSA ODI #11575460

15,000 miles · Mar 4, 2024
Structure

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of …

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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound as if there was an object trapped underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that he pulled over and saw that a section of the front bumper was trapped underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to pull the part out from underneath the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who advised that the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11575362

Official recalls

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26V128000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner

Mar 5, 2026

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

24V452000 · Tires

Jun 18, 2024

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

24V419000 · Tires

Jun 6, 2024

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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

23V720000 · Structure:body:bumpers

Oct 26, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

22V310000 · Equipment:other:labels

May 6, 2022

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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 for this recall is 22R1.

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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.