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2022 Toyota Highlander

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
23
combined

Fatalities reported

Owner complaints to NHTSA include 1 report involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.

Vehicle Summary

2022 Toyota Highlander

5 recalls
227 complaints
23 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
227
Complaints citing a crash
12

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 22V310000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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."

    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 22R1.

    Full campaign record
  • 23V720000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 24V419000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    TIRES

    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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 24V452000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    TIRES

    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 Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V128000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    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 Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2022 Toyota Highlander.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    4 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    16.4%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2022 Toyota Highlander 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 7 comparable 2022 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 16.4% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2022 Toyota Highlander Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2022 Toyota Highlander Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2022 Toyota Highlander Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

20

City

28

Hwy

23

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$2,650
Tailpipe CO₂
389 g/mi

How this compares

At 23 MPG combined, the 2022 Toyota Highlander ranks 8th of 10 small SUVs (2WD) EPA rated for 2022 — 3 MPG short of the 26 MPG median for that group.

That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.

EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,650, $150 more than the $2,500 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $13,250, a $750 difference against a class-median vehicle.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 389 grams per mile — about 5.8 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

227 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

227
Total
12
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE50
  • STRUCTURE37
  • BRAKES34
  • OTHER30
  • AIR BAGS21

Serious Concerns

227 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a death. 8 reports involve injuries. 12 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)50
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)37
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)34

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 26V128000

    A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V452000

    Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 24V419000

    Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V720000

    A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 22V310000

    An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

20

City

28

Hwy

23

Comb

Annual cost
$2,650
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V128000

    A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V452000

    Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 24V419000

    Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V720000

    A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 22V310000

    An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.