2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 371 |
| 2007 | 110 |
| 2008 | 197 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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We recently had our highlander completely totaled by our insurance after a failure to have our air conditioning drain properly. The clog caused water to back up into the frame of the car and flood our floor carpeting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-27
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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8/1/2016 2013 Highlander Hybrid was traveling at 60MPH when lights on dash started blinking with a loud beeping noise. Brake malfunction, check ABS was reading on the information screen.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-01
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
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Over night my parked SUV moved 10 feet backwards on a very slight up sloped parking space at my home. It was locked, in park and no ice underneath. I did not move it after first noticing incident, but it then moved another 2 feet this morning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Air bags
1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the airbag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2018-05-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2018-11-20 Upper Steering Column Separation
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2018-11-16Engineering analysisClosed 2024-04-02 Steering Column Separation
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.