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2022 Toyota Highlander Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

6

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

272

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Highlander and 272 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is power train, with 55 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. POWER TRAIN55
  2. SERVICE BRAKES40
  3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER39
  4. AIR BAGS32
  5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25
  6. STRUCTURE:BODY19
  7. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS15
  8. SEATS14

2022 Highlander Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · 26V128000

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.

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 · 24V452000

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."

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 · 24V419000

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."

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 · 23V720000

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.

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 · 22V310000

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."

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.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 22V239000

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

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2022 Highlander Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
T-SB-0110-20 Rev2Aug 20, 2026ENGINEOBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.11037202
T-SB-0040-24 Rev1Jun 25, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSome 2020 – 2026 model year Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a water leak from the roof rack attachment clips. This may be caused by the sealant in the ro…11034823
22TE09May 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAlthough the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first),…11033412
T-SB-0021-26Mar 18, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2020 – 2024 model year Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the air conditioner does not cool due to a leak and/or corrosion in the…11031158
T-SB-0104-21 Rev2Feb 27, 2026ENGINEOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.11029896
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2Jan 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.11028726
T-SB-0001-26Jan 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…11028722
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remedi…11028712
22TE09Jan 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAlthough the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first),…11028711
T-SB-0086-25Nov 18, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYSome 2020 – 2023 model year Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Power Back Door (PBD) will not open or close and/or stops moving whi…11026318
25TD01Sep 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially en…11024098
25TD01Sep 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 - 2024 RAV4 HV (AWD), 2021- 2024 RAV4 PRIME, 2020-2024 HIGHLANDER HV (AWD), 2021-2024 VENZA HV…11024097
25TD01Sep 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially en…11024096
25TD01Sep 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TD01 REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 - 2024 RAV4 HV (AWD) 2021- 2024 RAV4 PRIME 2020-2024 HIGHLANDER HV (AWD) 2021-2024 VENZA HV 20…11024090
25TD01Sep 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe subject vehicles are equipped with a rear motor unit and an HV Floor Under Wire that provide high voltage to operate the motor. Mud, water, or road salt could potentially en…11024089
22TE09Sep 17, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAlthough the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first),…11024080
T-SB-0058-23 Rev1Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service…11020657
T-TT-0780-25Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o…11019332
T-TT-0780-25Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions o…11018329
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2Feb 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…11016786
All 2022 Highlander records at NHTSA

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