2022 Toyota Highlander Problems, Recalls & Reliability
303 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 48/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports.
Below average
Where 2022 sits among all Highlander years
What owners report
“Transmission failure of 2022 Toyota Highlander LE at 82,329 miles. Safety compromised due to possible roadside failure.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Highlander
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V720000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Highlander
“We were driving and heard a loud boom. After the initial shock we saw that the moonroof had shattered.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Highlander
“When I brake, the SUV feels like it accelerates/surges forward rather than slowing down. I need to apply the brakes hard to then stop the vehicle. I never know when it will happen but it happens very often.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Highlander
“Headlight system malfunction, Pre-collision system malfunction and LTA malfunction”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Highlander
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 32 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 18,891 miles. Half of those reports fall between 12,000 and 49,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander reliable?
The 2022 Toyota Highlander drew 303 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 48/100, scored against the model's worst year (2008).
What are the most common 2022 Toyota Highlander problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Toyota Highlander are transmission & drivetrain (47 complaints), body & structure (44), and other (37).
At what mileage do 2022 Toyota Highlander problems show up?
Owners most often report 2022 Toyota Highlander problems around 18,891 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 12,000 and 49,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.