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2022 Toyota Highlander Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 2.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
223Complaints
5Recalls
12Crashes
1Fires
8Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (20.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Power Train complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train46 · 20.6%No official action
Service Brakes34 · 15.2%No official action
Air Bags21 · 9.4%No official action
Structure:body18 · 8.1%RecalledRecall 23V720000
Electrical System16 · 7.2%No official action
Structure14 · 6.3%RecalledRecall 23V720000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN46 · 20.6%
SERVICE BRAKES34 · 15.2%
Unspecified / other31 · 13.9%
AIR BAGS21 · 9.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY18 · 8.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 · 7.2%
STRUCTURE14 · 6.3%
ENGINE10 · 4.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS10 · 4.5%
SEATS9 · 4%

Percentages are the share of the 223 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 22V310000 · 2022 · reported 05/06/2022

An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:bumpers

NHTSA campaign 23V720000 · 2023 · reported 10/26/2023

A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 24V419000 · 2024 · reported 06/06/2024

Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 24V452000 · 2024 · reported 06/18/2024

Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 26V128000 · 2026 · reported 03/05/2026

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Internal failure (dealer indicated a bearing as cause) on transmission leading to entire transmission replacement required. Happened just outside warranty. Problem confirmed by dealership. Warning…”NHTSA complaint 11642069 — filed 02/11/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“As my wife had the wheels turned and was pulling up to the curb stop in a parking spot the car suddenly lurched forward without…”NHTSA complaint 11616208 — filed 09/24/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“Car fire (total loss of vehicle) after hybrid malfunction. My family and I were traveling west bound on [XXX] near Crawfordsville Indiana on [XXX]. Trooper…”NHTSA complaint 11595662 — filed 06/21/2024 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Highlander?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 46 of 223 NHTSA complaints (20.6%), followed by service brakes (34), unspecified/other issues (31), air bags (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have?

223 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V310000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Toyota Highlander's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.