The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,311,095 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 297 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEATS26V1280002026-03-05550,007 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Consequence
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August 27, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact…
TIRES24V4520002024-06-184,763 affected
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…
Consequence
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.
TIRES24V4190002024-06-064,869 affected
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…
Consequence
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.
STRUCTURE23V7200002023-10-26750,795 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
EQUIPMENT22V3100002022-05-06661 affected
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…
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
46
1crashes1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
34
3crashes1deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
31
1crashes4injuries
AIR BAGS
21
7crashes8injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
18
1crashes4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
1fires
STRUCTURE
14
ENGINE
10
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
10
3crashes1deaths
SEATS
9
Total complaints297
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Rear window on the tailgate spontaneously cracked and broke into small pieces. No warning and no one touched the glass. The glass crumbled into small pieces.”
“The contact owns a 2022 toyota highlander. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 26v128000 (seats); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that…”
“While traveling on interstate highways from [xxx] to [xxx], the front lower bumper cover on my 2022 toyota highlander limited (vin [xxx]) partially detached during normal driving at approximately 81,859 miles. The aluminum crash bar became exposed. The vehicle is subject to nhtsa recall 23v-720…”
“2022 toyota highlander 8 speed transmission started making noise at highway speed. Vehicle has 61,000 miles on it. Also has erratic shifting. Toyota dealer said it needs a new transmission. Just out of warranty so toyota only agreed to pay 25% of the bill.”
“The contact owns a 2022 toyota highlander. The contact received notification of nthsa campaign number: 26v128000 (seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…”
“In march 2026, a sound was noticed at coasting speed. At regular servicing in june 2026 at 74,226, service department was informed of sound and stated that it might be wheels/ brakes. A further service appointment stated that the transaxle assembly will need to be replaced at a quoted cost of…”
“The contact owns a 2022 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph with a child seated in the rear passenger’s side seat with the seat back adjusted, while going around a roundabout, the vehicle was cut off by another vehicle, and the contact depressed the brake pedal…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Toyota Highlander as of
July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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