Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Toyota Highlander has 5 recalls, 254 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
254
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 4, 2026
20V682000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highland...
20V012000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tun...
18E107000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fujian Wanda Automobile Glass Industry (Wanda) is recalling certain aftermarket Replacement Windshields sold for use in 2014-2018 Toyota Highlander ve...
17V831000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX4...
18V211000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicl...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact’s daughter owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while operating the ve... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Complaint: I am writing to report a transmission defect in my 2018 Toyota Highlander AWD (UA80 8-spe... |
| May 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure (whining noise similar to the well-documented issue with UA80F 8-speed transmis... |
| May 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | UA80F Transmission failure at 100k miles for the 2018 Toyota highlander SE. No warning lights, engi... |
| May 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission went on my 2018 Toyota Highlander. The other day as I was driving on highway, lost ... |
| May 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car had around 52,930 miles on it when the transmission suddenly went out and left me stranded in... |
| May 1, 2026 | STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | First symptom I noticed was the car smell while it was running. I used a device to see what codes of... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a documented safety defect in my 2018 Toyota Highlander (VIN: [XXX] ). On March 31, 2... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The UA80 8-speed automatic transmission failed catastrophically without any prior warning symptoms w... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Currently at 113k miles. VIN # is not on the recall or extended warranty list for transmission issue... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, occupie... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle makes a whining noise like a siren when accelerating at 40mph or more when you let go of the... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 2018 toyota highlander awd. Whining noise when gas is pressed. Whining stops when gas pedal not enga... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at 58 MPH, there wa... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Failed UA80/F Transmission needs replacement for poor manufacturing |
| Jan 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transaxle (Transmission) failure. Whining noise then failed while driving freeway. Towed to dealer/m... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission has started making a whining sound just like the cars/transmissions effected buy th... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission whining, hard shifting on 1 and 2 and 3 JP Pauley toyota claim my 2018 Highlander is ... |