Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 3 recalls, 474 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
474
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 3, 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...
19V244000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, S...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UA8OF transmission went. Vehicle was making whining noise when purchased and was told was normal. Dr... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The back passenger door (passenger side) will not unlock when using the remote or the button on the ... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2019 Toyota Highlander has the same UA80 transmission that Toyota was required to fix under CUSTO... |
| Jul 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The component that malfunctioned is the vehicle’s automatic transmission. The transmission developed... |
| Jun 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dealership recommended transmission fluid exchange services for my 2019 Highlander SE after the ... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | 8 speed transmission faulty |
| Jun 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My car has been making a whining noise upon acceleration. It stops whining as soon as you release th... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Winning on acceleration, |
| May 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear air conditioning refrigerant lines on a 2019 Toyota Highlander SE failed due to excessive r... |
| May 25, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am filing this safety complaint regarding a known defect in my 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid relat... |
| May 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My Toyota Highlander 2019 began to produce a whining noise that orginates in the transmission at abo... |
| May 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2019 Toyota Highlander has taken on water from a leaking Panoramic Sunroof. Both times the deale... |
| May 11, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MP... |
| May 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission is giving a whining noice when accelerating. Took it to Toyota dealer, they said the tr... |
| May 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission is whining on speeds between 25-55 mph. Pointing to pre-mature internal failure of comp... |
| May 5, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle has experienced sudden stalling while driving and an intermittent Check Engine Light with Di... |
| May 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, on the highway. ... |
| May 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a potential premature transmission failure in my 2019 Toyota Highlander AWD. At appro... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When accelerating, started hearing a whining noise. Took to mechanic, said it was the transmission. ... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Loud whining noises from transmission, repeated unpredictable shifts making pulling out/merging unsa... |