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2022 Toyota Highlander: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

5Safety recalls
215Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 215 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 5 safety recall campaigns and 215 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Highlander had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 22V310000 · 06/05/2022

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."

RiskAn illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyGST 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.
2

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Campaign 23V720000 · 26/10/2023

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.

RiskA detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.
3

TIRES

Campaign 24V419000 · 06/06/2024

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."

RiskTires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyGST 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.
4

TIRES

Campaign 24V452000 · 18/06/2024

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."

RiskTires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedySET 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.
5

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Campaign 26V128000 · 05/03/2026

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.

RiskA seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyDealers 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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

What owners complain about

The systems 2022 Toyota Highlander owners report most often to federal regulators:

Power Train42
Structure39
Service Brakes35
Unknown Or Other31
Air Bags21
Electrical System16

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

Yes. The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2022 Toyota Highlander owners report?

Owners have filed 215 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, most often about the power train, structure, service brakes.

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