Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Toyota Highlander has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1. The 3.5L V6 Engine (2GR-FE) failed due to the subsequent loss of lubrication caused by the ruptur... |
| May 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding persistent safety issues with my ... |
| Jun 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | My 2011 Toyota Highlander is burning engine oil. So much that I almost got into a major accident on ... |
| Jun 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | A very common problem and a very expensive fix. There is a rattling noise at cold startup that is co... |
| Nov 5, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR I WAS HEADING HOME WITH MY KIDS (5 Y.O. AND 7 Y.... |
| Aug 25, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | MY 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER V6 AWD SUFFERED A SUDDEN OIL COOLER PIPE FAILURE/RUPTURE LEADING TO CATAST... |
| Apr 2, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN CAR GOES ABOVE AROUND 35-45 MPH A ABNORMAL WHINE NOISE EMANATES FROM THE TRANSMISSION |
| Jul 7, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN CAR GOES ABOVE 38 MPH A ABNORMAL WHINE NOISE EMANATES FROM THE TRANSMISSION |
| Jan 5, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | T-SB-0201-11 FROM TOYOTA STATES "SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2GR-FE/FXE TOWING PACKAGE ENGINES MAY E... |
| Oct 2, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A STOP OR BARELY MOVING AND APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL SLOWLY... |
| May 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE FOLLOWING EMAIL/REPORT WAS SENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FROM WHOM I HAD PURCHASED THIS NEW VEHI... |
| Sep 23, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGH... |
| Aug 10, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | AT LOW SPEED, THE AUTO HAS A SERIOUS DELAY WHEN YOU PRESS DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ENTER A LANE OF ... |
| Jan 3, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT STATED THAT I... |