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2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls & problems

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 4 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints6filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SeatsMar 5, 2026

Mid/rear assembly › Recliner

Recall 26V128000686,588 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
StructureOct 26, 2023

Body › Bumpers

Recall 23V720000750,795 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
EquipmentMay 6, 2022

Other › Labels

Recall 22V310000661 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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)Apr 13, 2022

Control module › Software

Recall 22V239000458,110 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Highlander Hybrid Hybrid

36mpg combined
City / highway36 / 35 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,850/year to fuel

Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT Hybrid

35mpg combined
City / highway35 / 34 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Highlander Hybrid AWD Hybrid

35mpg combined
City / highway35 / 35 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes2000—
Engine2000—
StructureBody › Bumpers; Body › Bumpers › Active shutters/grill2000—
Electrical system2000—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Steering1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations