Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Toyota Highlander has 11 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | On December 29, 2021, while backing up my 2012 Toyota Highlander accelerated at speed that I was una... |
| Dec 8, 2018 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPOT WITH FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN AND UNANT... |
| Feb 22, 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN WE CAME TO A STOP. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND NO ONE SEEMS T... |
| Jun 16, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | ON FEBRUARY 4, 2013 THE HIGHLANDER ACCELERATED THREE CONSECUTIVE TIMES. TURNED OFF THE ENGINE EACH ... |
| Feb 4, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | WHEN STOPPING THE AUTO ON 3 OCCASIONS THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING VERY STRONGLY....UPDATED 02/07/13 *BF ... |
| Nov 16, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVEWAY, ... |
| Aug 15, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | LIGHT TURNED RED. I ATTEMPTED TO STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD NO RESPONSE. TWO MORE ATTEMPTS USEL... |
| Aug 13, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH... |
| Apr 30, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING STALL IN A PRIVATE PARKING LOT, MY HIGHLANDER SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND ... |
| Apr 27, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1... |
| Nov 3, 2011 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN PRIVATE SHOPPING MALL AT SLOW RATE OF SPEED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY... |