2022 Toyota Highlander Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 220 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Toyota Highlander overview page.
What owners report
“We have noticed that when we brake the vehicle, it intermittently LURCHES FORWARD very fast while you are breaking and trying to stop! This is…”NHTSA complaint 11620788 — filed 10/19/2024
“When braking the brakes will occasionally âquitâ, causing unexpected acceleration. They kick back on if I stomp hard on the brake, causing the occupants to…”NHTSA complaint 11617056 — filed 09/28/2024
“Degenerative breaking. When breaking sometimes it jolts- seems to lose braking power. This is a safety hazard. It could cause a crash.”NHTSA complaint 11611935 — filed 08/31/2024
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Service Brakes complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have service brakes problems?
Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Toyota Highlander: 34 of 220 complaints on file (15.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have in total?
220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
