Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Toyota Highlander has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to turn left or ... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | At 11:15 AM, June 13, 2025 when I turn right at intersection, my steering wheel suddenly became hard... |
| Apr 21, 2024 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving along [XXX] in Alabama to Mississippi, the Highlander completely shut off - the dash & radio... |
| Sep 4, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Driving on I75 at 75mph, while trying to adjust the steering wheel, as soon I unlocked steering whee... |
| Sep 17, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering whe... |
| Jun 13, 2021 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Upon turning on the vehicle the brake peddle locked and the steering wheel. Message prompted "brakin... |
| May 2, 2020 | STEERING | 2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING INABILITY TO HAVE RECALL PERFORMED DUE TO PARTS BE... |
| Jul 9, 2019 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | STEERING WHEEL LEATHER IS PEELING AND CAUSING ISSUES WITH GRIP. HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD AND FEEL VERY UNSA... |
| Jun 2, 2018 | STEERING,WHEELS | MY VEHICLE CANNOT BE ALIGNED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. T... |