Every 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 26V128000
Mar 5, 2026Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Recliner
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
- Risk
- A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.
Full recall details for 26V128000 →Structure · NHTSA 23V720000
Oct 26, 2023Structure:Body:Bumpers
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Full recall details for 23V720000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V310000
Jun 5, 2022Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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 Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.
Full recall details for 22V310000 →Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 22V239000
Apr 13, 2022Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module:Software
- Problem
- Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Full recall details for 22V239000 →
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Toyota has issued at least 150 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System2
- Engine2
- Service Brakes2
- Structure2
- Steering1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (44)
- Unknown Or Other (33)
- Structure (31)
- Equipment (23)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (20)
- Engine (10)
Read Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that the second-row seats had been making an abnormal rattling sound. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormally strong foul odor inside the vehicle.”
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDMar 5, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11722206
“The contact's wife owns 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shut off with the "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer" message displayed. The contact's wife restarted the vehicle and immediately pulled over to the shoulder.”
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDOct 21, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11620999
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated.”
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDOct 10, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11619151
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the driver's side of the vehicle.”
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDSep 17, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11615057
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the engine surged. There were no warning lights illuminated.”
2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRIDAug 20, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11609670
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