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Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

370Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
57Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes139 complaints

139 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System73 complaints

73 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V342000.

Engine53 complaints

53 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V539000.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V396000.

Vehicle Speed Control33 complaints

33 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 06V253000, 11V112000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V223000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V253000Reported July 13, 2006 - 367,594 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 367,594 vehicles across all affected models.

09V223000Reported June 15, 2009 - 27,080 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 27,080 vehicles across all affected models.

11V112000Reported February 24, 2011 - 769,379 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 769,379 vehicles across all affected models.

11V342000Reported June 29, 2011 - 82,273 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 82,273 vehicles across all affected models.

11V539000Reported November 9, 2011 - 420,326 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 420,326 vehicles across all affected models.

13V396000Reported September 4, 2013 - 133,081 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 133,081 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

PE11005Opened February 15, 2011 - Closed July 20, 2011

Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall. Resulted in recall campaign 11V342000.

RQ10003Opened February 16, 2010 - Closed March 1, 2011

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration. Resulted in recall campaign 11V112000.

RQ10003Opened February 16, 2010 - Closed March 1, 2011

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration. Resulted in recall campaign 11V112000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20066
20071
200814
20098
201090
201185
201221
201320
201427
201518
201621
201717
201826
201913
20201
20231
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.