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2023 Toyota Highlander Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
164Complaints
9Recalls
11Crashes
0Fires
11Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (16.5% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine27 · 16.5%not available
Service Brakes16 · 9.8%not available
Power Train15 · 9.1%not available
Fuel/propulsion System15 · 9.1%not available
Structure15 · 9.1%RecalledRecall 23V720000
Structure:body13 · 7.9%RecalledRecall 23V720000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other38 · 23.2%
ENGINE27 · 16.5%
SERVICE BRAKES16 · 9.8%
POWER TRAIN15 · 9.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15 · 9.1%
STRUCTURE15 · 9.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY13 · 7.9%
AIR BAGS11 · 6.7%
SEATS11 · 6.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 6.1%

Percentages are the share of the 164 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 9 campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 23V480000 · 2023 · reported 07/12/2023

A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:bumpers

NHTSA campaign 23V720000 · 2023 · reported 10/26/2023

A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 24V419000 · 2024 · reported 06/06/2024

Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 24V452000 · 2024 · reported 06/18/2024

Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · 2024 · reported 07/23/2024

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

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NHTSA campaign 25V040000 · 2025 · reported 01/29/2025

A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · 2025 · reported 09/11/2025

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 2025 · reported 10/30/2025

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:mid/rear Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 26V128000 · 2026 · reported 03/05/2026

A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The seat belt alarm goes off for no reason while driving, is loud and distracting and the only way to reset it is to turn…”NHTSA complaint 11653064 — filed 04/06/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Unable to clear a screen on the navigation/media center. It has a pop-up for Drive Connect(a monthly fee based service from Toyota) that covers the…”NHTSA complaint 11628566 — filed 12/03/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“THE MULTIMEDIA CENTER KEEPS POPING UP "EXPERIENCE DRIVE CONNECT". This covers up the map and to try and remove the ad you have to take…”NHTSA complaint 11627662 — filed 11/27/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Highlander?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 38 of 164 NHTSA complaints (23.2%), followed by engine (27), service brakes (16), power train (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2023 Toyota Highlander have?

164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?

Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V480000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Toyota Highlander's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.