Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 32 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 3, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Incident: [XXX] Conditions: Clear daylight, dry pavement, normal highway conditions Crash/Injuries: ... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is a good thing, but there's a problem. It stops ... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious braking safety issue with my 2020 Toyota Highland... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a braking issue identified in Toyota Service Bulletin T-SB-0059... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | When braking, and decelerating through 25 to 20 MPH, the brakes temporarily stop functioning. There ... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Just went back for secondary break malfunction and was told fuel ♀️ i just filled it. Still no reme... |
| May 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2020 Toyota Highlander hybrid sometimes has a brake slipping or surging sensation when I apply my... |
| Sep 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | While steering to the right to exit a parallel parking spot, the ABS sensor cable came into contact ... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Coming to a stop or slowing down the vehicle has a spot where it feels like the brakes fail then com... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On numerous occasions when applying the brakes on my vehicle there is a very noticeable "surge" when... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, th... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Sensation of loss of braking, especially at low/crawling speeds, when braking on a downhill, or when... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Was following a truck that was pulling a utility trailer. We had just stopped and started moving aga... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | On more than 50 occasions while coming to a stop or slowing down I have experienced a surge forward ... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | On several occasions while coming to a stop or slowing down I have experienced a surge forward while... |
| May 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN. Brakes have temporary failure midway through braking. The pedal feels like it drops and the... |
| May 11, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | My car frequently accelerates suddenly when I am actively braking. I will begin braking, start to s... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE | When I am using the brakes an a medium rate the vehicle will loose its brakes for a second causing a... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | We purchased the highlander a few days ago from a Toyota dealership. There are currently no recalls ... |