2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).

4Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls

Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 26V128Mar 5, 2026686,588 vehicles affected

Certain 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles have a defect in which the second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position when adjusted.

Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard

Recall 23V720Oct 26, 2023750,795 vehicles affected

A minor impact to the front lower bumper cover can cause the cover to come loose or detach during normal driving.

Load capacity label may fade, risking overloading

Recall 22V310May 6, 2022661 vehicles affected

Certain 2022 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles have a load carrying capacity modification label that may not be permanent and can fade until it is illegible.

Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart

Recall 22V239Apr 13, 2022458,110 vehicles affected

The electronic stability control software may fail to turn the Vehicle Stability Control system back on when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has turned it off.

Most common 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Engine2
Structure2
Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1

What owners report

2026-03-05, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that the second-row seats had been making an abnormal rattling sound. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormally strong foul odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the car wash, the contact was informed that the foul odor was coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the foul odor was stronger while the steering heater was engaged, causing the contact to suffer from headaches. The contact stated that the foul odor was transferred to the driver's hands, requiring the driver to thoroughly wash his hands. The contact had not received medical assistance. The
2024-10-21, Electrical System
The contact's wife owns 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shut off with the "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer" message displayed. The contact’s wife restarted the vehicle and immediately pulled over to the shoulder. Despite the failure, the contact's wife was able to drive back to the residence. The contact stated that prior to the failure, a similar warning light illuminated and disrupted the contact's ability to use the GPS feature. The contact called the local dealer and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
2024-10-10, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several different occasions to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
2024-09-17, Structure
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and became aware that the front lower bumper had detached on the driver's side and was dragging on the road. The bumper was attached by one screw. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V72000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the recall. The dealer informed the contact that the grill shutter had been damaged and needed to be repaired. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle, the check engi
2024-08-20, Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the engine surged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid questions

Does the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Load capacity label may fade, risking overloading; Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Engine (2), Structure (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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