2022 Toyota Highlander
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 257
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 257 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2002 | 301 |
| 2003 | 258 |
| 2004 | 286 |
| 2005 | 224 |
| 2006 | 278 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 403 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 216 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 182 |
| 2013 | 207 |
| 2014 | 136 |
| 2015 | 192 |
| 2016 | 111 |
| 2017 | 269 |
| 2018 | 267 |
| 2019 | 490 |
| 2020 | 317 |
| 2021 | 527 |
| 2022 | 257 |
| 2023 | 181 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
21% · 54 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On September 23, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM, I was driving the vehicle in a parking garage at an estimated speed of approximately 10 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
Because I am not an expert, I cannot say with certainty what exact vehicle components contributed to this incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-22
Structure
18% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing body and bumpers.
Service brakes
15% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing air.
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When parked for 15 to 20 minutes with the engine running then moving forward the brakes do not work. According to san marcos Toyota this is normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-07
Air bags
11% · 29 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My mother was involved in a motor vehicle collision while properly restrained by her seat belt. During the collision, the vehicle sustained a significant impact; however, the airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Was in collision - front impact- vehicle was a total loss, airbags did not deploy for driver or passenger side
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Was in a frontal collision air bags failed to deploy and forward collision system did not work. Received error messages from both systems that they…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
9% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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My mother was killed on 5/27/22 by her brand new 2022 Highlander Platnum with about 2000 miles on it. There wasnât anyone inside her car at the time of her wrongful death.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-02
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-06-30Equipment22V310000 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.
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.
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2024-04-22Structure23V720000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles.
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.
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2024-08-08Tires24V419000 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.
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.
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2024-08-16Tires24V452000 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.
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.
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Date not on fileSeats26V128000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Toyota Highlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 54 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 45 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 38 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V128000 · Seats
- Recall 22V310000 · Equipment
- Recall 23V720000 · Structure
- Recall 24V419000 · Tires
- Recall 24V452000 · Tires
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- Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Toyota Highlander is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.