2023 Toyota Highlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (39), Structure (32), Engine (28).
Key takeaways
- 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 21% |
| Structure | 32 | 17% |
| Engine | 28 | 15% |
| Power Train | 20 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 10% |
| Seats | 19 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-10
Brake lag with loss of brakes during transition from regenerative to hydraulic friction braking. The vehicle braking system cuts out causing the vehicle to freely move forward which has caused near rear-end collisions with other vehicles, and loss of brakes at stop signs and crosswalks. The vehicle has been inspected f...
Seats - filed 2026-10-06
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V128000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa...
Seats - filed 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V128000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa...
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More for the 2023 Toyota Highlander
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.