Model Year Problem Record

Toyota Highlander 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Toyota Highlander: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

533Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

37Complaints 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.

Power Train228

Brakes68

Unknown Or Other68

Vehicle Structure52

Engine47

Air Bags42

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems33

Fuel and Propulsion System31

Electrical System28

Visibility17

Steering9

Vehicle Speed Control9

Latches, Locks and Linkages1

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.

Power Train228 complaints

228 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure52 complaints

52 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V720000.

Engine47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags42 complaints

42 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V865000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V452000.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V128000.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

23V720000Reported October 26, 2023 - 750,795 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 750,795 vehicles across all affected models.

23V865000Reported December 20, 2023 - 999,901 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 999,901 vehicles across all affected models.

24V452000Reported June 18, 2024 - 4,763 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 4,763 vehicles across all affected models.

26V128000Reported March 5, 2026 - 686,588 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 686,588 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

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

202148

202236

202341

202485

2025152

2026171

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.