2023 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (39), Structure (32), Engine (28).
Key takeaways
- 190 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 21% |
| Structure | 32 | 17% |
| Engine | 28 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 11% |
| Seats | 21 | 11% |
| Power Train | 20 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-11-04
During the past three years, I have experienced approximately 4–5 incidents in which the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward while I was lightly pressing the brake pedal to slow down, particularly when driving downhill or approaching a stop sign. During these incidents: •The vehicle unexpectedly increased speed instead...
Seats - filed 2026-10-21
Recall has not been fixed in a timely manner.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-20
While depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of braking force, followed by a momentary forward surge/lunge before the friction brakes engaged.
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More for the 2023 Toyota Highlander
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.