2025 Toyota Highlander
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 9 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 | 404 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 216 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 182 |
| 2013 | 207 |
| 2014 | 136 |
| 2015 | 193 |
| 2016 | 111 |
| 2017 | 271 |
| 2018 | 272 |
| 2019 | 505 |
| 2020 | 320 |
| 2021 | 531 |
| 2022 | 260 |
| 2023 | 184 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 9 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
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I was backing up the vechial accelerated the steering wheel was turning rapid & a grinding noise causing me too hit another vechial about a month before my husband was driving & the vechial accelerated going toward also we had had some issues with...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and electrical system
Vehicle speed control
2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Visibility
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Steering
1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.
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[XXX] was turning left onto [XXX] from [XXX]. Two lanes turn left. She was in the inside lane. The traffic light was red, and when it turned green, she started to turn. Partway through the turn, the steering became unresponsive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Black Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD 2025 ~15000 miles What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Without any warning, the braking action is delayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-25
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-12-05Back over prevention25V744000 Toyota 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06.
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2025-12-05Electrical system25V595000 Toyota 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...
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge.
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2026-01-20Seat belts25V872000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Toyota Highlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V744000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V872000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 Toyota Highlander 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 2025 Toyota Highlander?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Highlander have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.