CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Toyota Highlander has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 1 fire, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (55 reports).
2022 Toyota Highlander recalls
Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
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.
Tires May Be Overloaded and Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2021-2024 Toyota Highlander vehicles were fitted with 20-inch accessory tires whose load rating is too low for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Tires May Be Overloaded and Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Certain Highlander L and LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package, which includes 20-inch black alloy wheels and tires, have tires with an insufficient load rating.
Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard
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
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.
Most common 2022 Toyota Highlander problems
Problem areas named in the 266 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 55 |
| Structure | 45 |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 38 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 25 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Seats | 14 |
| Lane Departure | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
What owners report
On October 22, 2026 at 7:55pm I was slowly pulling into a parking spot at our community building applying the brake when the engine started rapidly accelerating causing the car to jump over the curbing even as I continued to press on the brake pedal. I wasnât able to stop the vehicle before it crashed into the community building wall. The engine was still racing but the vehicle being lodged in the wall and corner support kept the vehicle from going further into the building. I was finally able to shut off the engine and luckily for me the airbag system didnât deploy.
Headlight system malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, LTA malfunction, SRS airbag system malfunction and SRS malfunction lights came on after start up.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the transmission was shuddering however, the vehicle was able to be driven to the residence. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer associated the failure with the transmission. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Accident where Toyota Highlander was struck on the front driverâs side and airbags did not deploy. Driver and passenger were injured. Driver was hospitalized. Need to have car inspected before destruction.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond causing the braking distances to be extended. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had occurred on several occasions almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
2022 Toyota Highlander questions
Does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Toyota Highlander: Second-Row Seatbacks May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Tires May Be Overloaded and Fail, Raising Crash Risk; Tires May Be Overloaded and Fail, Raising Crash Risk; Front Bumper Cover Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Load capacity label may fade, risking overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
Based on 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (55), Structure (45), Unknown Or Other (39).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Toyota Highlander 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.