2025 Toyota Highlander Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Highlander, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
4
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
11
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Highlander and 11 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 2 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.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
- SEAT BELTS1
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
2025 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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE · 25V872000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The third row center seat belt roof anchor may have been installed at an incorrect angle, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the seat belt anchor with a new bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA16.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 25V744000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 25V595000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 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 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
2025 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.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 | Aug 20, 2026 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26. | 11037202 |
| T-SB-0040-24 Rev1 | Jun 25, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 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 |
| T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 | Jan 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 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 |
| T-SB-0083-25 | Nov 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Hi… | 11026306 |
| T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 | Jun 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The 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-0779-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To 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… | 11019331 |
| T-TT-0779-25 | Apr 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | To 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… | 11018328 |
| T-SB-0021-25 | Feb 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are rel… | 11016782 |
| T-SB-0013-24 Rev1 | Feb 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys… | 11016781 |
| T-SB-0021-25 | Feb 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are rel… | 11015496 |
| T-SB-0013-24 Rev1 | Feb 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys… | 11015495 |
| T-SB-0015-25 | Jan 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2021 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific software or configuration software when the Electronic Control Unit (… | 11014209 |
| T-TT-0771-25 | Jan 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Some 2021-2025 MY Highlander HV, Sienna HV, RAV4, and RAV4 HV, may exhibit an oil leak from the area where the camshaft cover, camshaft housing, and the timing chain covers meet… | 11014205 |
| T-SB-0013-25 | Jan 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du… | 11014200 |
| T-SB-0011-25 | Jan 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When certain vehicle ECUs are replaced, the ECU Security Key must be written in order for that ECU to communicate on the vehicle network. The GTS+ Software Health Check Results… | 11014190 |
| T-SB-0104-23 | Dec 21, 2024 | WHEELS | TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refi… | 10248827 |
| T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 | Dec 10, 2024 | ENGINE | This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction wi… | 11012753 |
| T-SB-0104-23 Rev2 | Dec 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe… | 11012746 |
| T-SB-0004-24 Rev2 | Dec 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2025 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta… | 11012745 |
| T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 | Dec 6, 2024 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compoun… | 11012744 |
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