2022 Toyota Highlander: raw data

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vehicle2022 / toyota / highlander
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints245 on file (2021-11-24 → 2026-09-16)
recalls5
investigations0
fars18 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission whine and failure (UA80 8-speed)POWER TRAIN41 complaints2025-02 → 2026-07highlander-2022-transmission-whine-failure
  • 11744456 System Failed -Transmission makes a high pitch whine, which Toyota has identified as a product manufacturing issue with the 2017-2022 V6 Highlander, but has not done anything to rectify the issue for those of us out of warranty
  • 11731743 I am reporting a premature transmission failure on a 2022 Toyota Highlander LE at approximately 85,000 miles. The vehicle began exhibiting a whining noise
  • 11700460 Four days ago, engine started making a whining noise when accelerating, especially in lower gears. No warning signs
Brake pedal surge or lurch forward while stoppingSERVICE BRAKES19 complaints2023-05 → 2026-02highlander-2022-brake-surge-forward
  • 11718753 Component or system that malfunctioned: The braking system on my 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, specifically the transition between regenerative braking and hydraulic friction braking, appears to malfunction intermittently
  • 11602454 Loss of brake sensation when slowing down through 20-25mph. Brake pedal takes a sudden plunge and car surges forward, forcing the driver to suddenly have to push hard on the brakes in order to stop
  • 11522174 On multiple occasions the breaks appear to momentarily slip, resulting in the car lunging forward. This tends to happen when slowly decelerating, especially when going down hill
Rear liftgate power strut failureSTRUCTURE10 complaints2025-03 → 2026-05highlander-2022-liftgate-strut-failure
  • 11729993 The struts for the tailgate appear to be a problem for these cars. Mine are failing intermittently and so if the technicians don’t witness it, they refuse to cover it under warranty
  • 11715269 Failure of the rear hatch power struts. Door not opening or closing properly
  • 11708092 Vehicle Issue Description (Rear Liftgate): The rear power liftgate intermittently fails to operate and presents a safety concern
Second-row seat recliner recall repair unavailableSEATS5 complaints2026-06 → 2026-08highlander-2022-seat-recliner-recall
  • 11757420 Seat Back Recliner Assembly May Not Securely Lock Toyota opened this recall on March 5th. They have not provided a remedy within a timely manner and my car is not usable
  • 11749042 The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V128000 (Seats); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available
  • 11744521 The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH with a child seated in the rear passenger’s side seat with the seat back adjusted, while going around a roundabout, the vehicle was cut off by another vehicle, and the contact depressed the brake pedal aggressively to stop the vehicle
Front lower bumper cover detachment (Recall 23V720000)STRUCTURE25 complaints2023-01 → 2026-07highlander-2022-front-bumper-detachment
  • 11748970 While traveling on interstate highways from [XXX] to [XXX], the front lower bumper cover on my 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited (VIN [XXX]) partially detached during normal driving at approximately 81,859 miles
  • 11604025 The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure). The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front bumper cover detached from the vehicle
  • 11499811 My mother was killed on 5/27/22 by her brand new 2022 Highlander Platnum with about 2000 miles on it
SRS, ADAS, and headlight malfunction warnings at startupAIR BAGS, LANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12 complaints2025-11 → 2026-05highlander-2022-adas-startup-malfunction
  • 11735084 PKSB malfunction, LTA system malfunction, SRS system malfunction, Per-Collision system malfunction, Headlight system malfunction and Front camera unavailable
  • 11713575 Parked in sun and the SRS system malfunctioned, after power reset the system reset ok,
  • 11701318 Vehicle is parked in the sun for over 30 minutes and when the start button is pushed the Air Bag System Malfunction light is on. After restarting the light goes away
Airbags fail to deploy in frontal collisionAIR BAGS6 complaints2023-06 → 2026-07highlander-2022-airbag-non-deployment
  • 11753127 Was in collision - front impact- vehicle was a total loss, airbags did not deploy for driver or passenger side
  • 11563583 Was in a frontal collision air bags failed to deploy and forward collision system did not work. Received error messages from both systems that they failed
  • 11611843 My father in law drove my highlander car and got into an accident on 8/27/2024. Front of the car was damaged but did not deploy the airbags

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2452021-11-242026-09-16161POWER TRAIN:51; STRUCTURE:42; SERVICE BRAKES:38; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:35; AIR BAGS:23

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
22V31000006/05/2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf 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."An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
23V72000026/10/2023STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSToyota 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.A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
24V41900006/06/2024TIRESGulf 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."Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
24V45200018/06/2024TIRESSoutheast 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."Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
26V12800005/03/2026SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINERToyota 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.A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202418legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 Toyota Highlander vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/toyota/highlander
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2022 Toyota Highlander},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/toyota/highlander}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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