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    Toyota Highlander

    EPA MPG: 24 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 8 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    The 2023 Highlander is more reliable than other cars from the same model year.

    The 2023 Toyota Highlander has been recalled 8 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2023 Toyota Highlander owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Display screen freezes up

    "Display screen freezes but does restore after 5 minutes"

    Anonymous, IA (2023 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Heads-up display

    "It is difficult to make the radio screen move to different areas and it shifts by itself"

    Anonymous, (2023 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Other in-car electronics problem

    "When driving from our Summer trailer on secondary highways, our Navigation goes blank. our 2018 Highlander never had this problem when driving on same highways."

    Anonymous, MB (2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    "It's hit and miss connecting Bluetooth to the vehicle. One of the reasons I will not buy a highlander again."

    Anonymous, ON (2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Radio

    "Display screen displays notice that you didn't purchase service package to allow remote start. This message blocks whole screen and can't be stopped unless you purchase the package. This is a safety problem that could lead to accidents. Dealer could not correct this problem."

    Anonymous, IA (2023 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "Weekly"

    Anonymous, (2023 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "Antenna stops wirking.. radio stations are unable to change.. assistant doesn't understand commands"

    Anonymous, AZ (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "My 2017 toyota corolla displayed band and song playing. The 2023 toyota highlander does not display the band or the songs."

    Anonymous, ON (2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    Refrigerant leaks

    "Purchased new, Winter 2023. Did not test AC until first 80 degree in April 24. Blew nothing but hot air. Dealer charged system, all good through the 2023 cooling season. Did not run AC in Winter 2024 until first 80 degree day in April 25. Same issue, blew only hot air. Still under 24 month warranty. Dealer recharged and tested system with dye over a week period. System cools, but still not sure it's totally fixed. Will definitely test again this winter."

    Anonymous, MD (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "The A/C system had a refrigerant leak orcas not filled properly at the factory."

    Anonymous, WI (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Premature brake wear

    ""The brakes pulsed slightly on a steep downhill one day, so I took it in. The result was that the front brakes needed replacement. This was with a heady total of only 16,000 km, about a third of the typical replacement distance. The tech asked me if I towed. I asked him if he saw a hitch on the vehicle. I was NOT happy. If this persists, I will have to contact Toyota Canada for relief.""

    Anonymous, BC (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Pulsation or vibration

    "Front rotors were turned by dealership due to pulsing"

    Anonymous A., GA (2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Air or water leaks

    "Water leak through roof rail into head liner and a-pillar"

    Anonymous, PA (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "Water leak in the seam on the passenger side. They fixed it as soon as I told them"

    Anonymous, LA (2023 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Other/unsure

    "The back hatch would not open properly. They replaced battery - no help. They suggested trickle charger since we did not drive much - no help. They replaced the two motorized structs - that fixed it. Took several visits and a lot of time."

    Anonymous, NC (2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "Complete electrical failure. The dealer claims it was rodent damage."

    Anonymous, WA (2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Loose exterior trim or moldings

    "End cap on roof rack fell off"

    Anonymous, VT (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Loose interior trim or moldings

    "Drivers seat cushion needed to be replaced due to it getting detached."

    Anonymous, IL (2023 Toyota Highlander LE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Other electrical system problem

    "Trunk power Lyft is the only issue.... Replacement under warranty"

    Anonymous A., OH (2023 Toyota Highlander LE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Wiper motor or washer

    "Windshield wiper arm needed to be replaced. (not wiper blade)"

    Anonymous, IL (2023 Toyota Highlander LE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Engine computer

    "Reprogram computer works fine now"

    Anonymous A., GA (2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Rough shifting

    "Engine and transmission not linked well. Car shifts back and forth on acceleration"

    Anonymous, TN (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Other major transmission & clutch problem

    "Transfer case failed No 4wd defaulted to 2wheel drive and told not to drive it"

    Anonymous, ON (2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Tailgate, hatch or trunk

    "Rear hatch makes big squeak when opening End cap on roof rack fell off"

    Anonymous, VT (2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 2.4-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

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    POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
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    Engine Cooling
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    Engine Electrical
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    Brakes
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    Climate System
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    Build Quality
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    Electrical Accessories
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    Body Hardware
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    Paint/Trim
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    Noises/Leaks
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    In-car Electronics
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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Oct 30, 2025
    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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."
    What should you do:
    Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
    For more information:
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V744000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 1024407
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Sep 11, 2025
    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software 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. 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.
    For more information:
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V595000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 591377
    AIR BAGS, STEERING
    Jan 29, 2025
    A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Summary:
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V040000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 1716
    EQUIPMENT
    Jul 23, 2024
    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
    What should you do:
    GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V548000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 33848
    TIRES
    Jun 18, 2024
    Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V452000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 4763
    TIRES
    Jun 06, 2024
    Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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."
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V419000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 4869
    STRUCTURE
    Oct 26, 2023
    A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V720000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 750795
    AIR BAGS, STEERING
    Jul 12, 2023
    A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
    Summary:
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    What should you do:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V480000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 152927
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