Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 171 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
171
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, on the highway. ... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Loud whining noises from transmission, repeated unpredictable shifts making pulling out/merging unsa... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My car all of a sudden has this sudden humming/high pitch sound. I had mechanic checked and he said ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I own a 2019 Highlander at just barely over 55,000 miles. I began hearing a humming noise while acc... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My Wife drove to work yesterday with no issues. After her shift she stops at the local gas station b... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | At 138,000 miles my 2019 Toyota Highlander's transmission failed. I noticed a whining sound when I p... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to start the veh... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission began making a whining noise around 70,000 miles. Transmission completely failed at 90,... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed at early miles around 90k |
| Feb 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I have been hearing a high pitched whirling noise. I took it to my dealership and the diagnostic rep... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Traveling at approximately 60-65 mph on interstate 95 in Wakefield the vehicle suddenly downshifted ... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I heard Whining Noise from Drivetrain side under Engine Room first time about a month ago. There is ... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission began making high pitch whining sound with hard shifting to second gear. Within one yea... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I’m concerned that my transmission was defective. My vehicle has 94K miles and was told by dealer I ... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My Toyota was just in the shop for 100,000 mile service and investigation of whining noise upon acce... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Whining noise on a cold start and at acceleration. Transmission fluid was replaced less than 1000 m... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | On Sunday, February 1st 2026 during sub-freezing temperatures The vehicle's 8-speed automatic transm... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission starting making a whining noise failing at 106,950 miles. Inspection by transmission s... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned? System: Power Train: Automatic Transmission Spe... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle experienced sudden loss of power and severe hesitation from a stop. Acceleration is extremel... |