Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Toyota highlander has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Toyota Piston and Ring defect. My 2012 Toyota Highlander engine has defective pistons and rings tha... |
| Jan 22, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | MY VEHICLE WAS FINE NO NOISE NOTHING ALL OF SUDDEN THE TRANSMISSION FAIL TO SHIFT GEARS |
| Oct 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | PLACED VEHICLE IN PARK IN GARAGE AND TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE. I OPENED THE CAR DOOR TO MAKE SURE IN WAS ... |
| Jan 7, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER FOR A FACTORY RECALL TO REPLACE THE REAR DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY. THE... |
| May 18, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION (RED LIGHT) AND WAS NEEDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE LIGHT TURNED ... |
| Sep 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | WE WERE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT WITH OUR 2 SMALL CHILDREN WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR JERKED LIK... |
| Jun 29, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE ATT... |