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2020 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 26 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Toyota Highlander

Powertrain
96
Other
47
Airbags
31
Brakes
26
Structure
25
Electrical
12
Speed Control
7
Suspension
5
Visibility
5
Steering
4
Engine
3
Seat Belts
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 31, 2025SERVICE BRAKESMy 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a braking issue identified in Toyota Service Bulletin T-SB-0059...
Nov 12, 2025SERVICE BRAKESWhen braking, and decelerating through 25 to 20 MPH, the brakes temporarily stop functioning. There ...
Aug 2, 2025SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEJust went back for secondary break malfunction and was told fuel ‍♀️ i just filled it. Still no reme...
Sep 14, 2024SERVICE BRAKESWhile steering to the right to exit a parallel parking spot, the ABS sensor cable came into contact ...
Apr 22, 2024SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEOn numerous occasions when applying the brakes on my vehicle there is a very noticeable "surge" when...
Feb 8, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, th...
Jan 1, 2024SERVICE BRAKESSensation of loss of braking, especially at low/crawling speeds, when braking on a downhill, or when...
Oct 6, 2023SERVICE BRAKESWas following a truck that was pulling a utility trailer. We had just stopped and started moving aga...
Sep 15, 2023SERVICE BRAKESOn more than 50 occasions while coming to a stop or slowing down I have experienced a surge forward ...
Aug 15, 2023SERVICE BRAKESOn several occasions while coming to a stop or slowing down I have experienced a surge forward while...
May 13, 2023SERVICE BRAKESUNKNOWN. Brakes have temporary failure midway through braking. The pedal feels like it drops and the...
May 11, 2023SERVICE BRAKESMy car frequently accelerates suddenly when I am actively braking. I will begin braking, start to s...
Mar 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTUREWhen I am using the brakes an a medium rate the vehicle will loose its brakes for a second causing a...
Mar 8, 2023SERVICE BRAKESWe purchased the highlander a few days ago from a Toyota dealership. There are currently no recalls ...
Jan 11, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling or p...
Oct 18, 2022SERVICE BRAKESOn several occasions the brakes will get very weak and you have to apply normal than normal pressure...
Jul 13, 2022SERVICE BRAKESI have experienced brake issues, on any slight decline where the braking system will let up as if th...
Jun 15, 2022SERVICE BRAKESDuring the first 20K miles of driving our 2020 Highlander Hybrid; we noticed that while braking; the...
May 30, 2022SERVICE BRAKESSeveral times while applying the brake, particularly when braking slowly and often either downhill o...
Feb 28, 2022SERVICE BRAKESWhen going downhill and applying the brakes slightly. You keep your foot constant on the brake pedal...

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