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All cars · Toyota Highlander · 2022

2022 Toyota Highlander. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index62100 = average car
Complaints173NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold222,805U.S. model year
Per 100K sold78complaints
Year rank#11 of 22#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)FWD36 / 35 / 36Regular$1,750
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)AWD35 / 34 / 35Regular$1,800
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S8)FWD20 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S8)AWD20 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,000 and 52,500 miles. Median 30,000, from 37 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Body structure32,90015,000–51,50014
Electrical23,0009,800–42,5005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes20%
Body structure20%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Airbags9%
Automatic emergency braking7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2691917114

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 26V128000 Mar 2026 Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly / Recliner

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    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.

  • 24V452000 Jun 2024 Tires

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • 24V419000 Jun 2024 Tires

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • 23V720000 Oct 2023 Structure / Body / Bumpers

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • 22V310000 May 2022 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

Manufacturer communications 160

Toyota filed 160 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Leak from the engine water pump
  • Water leak from the roof

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201972176239,438Fuel or ev drive system
20204794212,276Brakes
202186220264,128Brakes
202262173222,805Brakes
202385195169,543Body structure
2024424389,658Brakes
2025–1056,208Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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