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US recalls (5)
Seats: mid/rear assembly, recliner
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Tires
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
Tires
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. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.
Structure: body, bumpers
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Equipment: other, labels
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2026-09-09 · campaign 2026-427
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall No. 2026-101.
Safety Risk:
A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
Seats and restraints
2026-03-05 · campaign 2026-101
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-427.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the second-row seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) may not lock in position and could move in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not using the second-row seats to transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the spring in the second-row seatback recliner assemblies.
Structure
2023-10-26 · campaign 2023-574
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front lower bumper cover may not be attached properly. As a result, if there is a minor impact to the front bumper, the lower bumper cover, engine under cover, and the fender liners could separate from the vehicle while driving.
Safety Risk:
Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front bumper cover and secure it. If damage is found, the dealer will also replace the upper and/or lower front bumper cover(s).
Owner complaints (266)
Owners filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Highlander (20 crashes, 1 fires, 16 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 207).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 55 | |
| Structure | 43 | |
| Unknown or other | 39 | |
| Service brakes | 38 | |
| Air bags | 32 | |
| Electrical system | 23 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | |
| Seats | 14 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Toyota Highlander version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Highlander 3.5 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Highlander 3.5 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Highlander AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Highlander Hybrid 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,850 |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 | 35 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 35 | 34 | 35 | $1,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.