Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Toyota Highlander has 19 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Trunk has stopped working. It loudly beeps and will not open on its own. Trunk has to be manually op... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE Approximate Mileage: 92,000 Location: Boerne, TX (Texas Hill Cou... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My SUV is having issues with the tires air and also the sensors are not working properly |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dictation had stopped working, can not longer send messages while driving. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | Since I got his vehicle i satated to the Toyota that having the breaks problem and dash is not worki... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The navigation display unit failed in my 21 Toyota Highlander. It randomly flashes causing a driving... |
| Sep 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | [XXX], while driving on a [XXX], my 2021 Highlander Platinum unexpectedly shut down without ANY prio... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear hatch of the vehicle started malfunctioning right when the three year manufacture's warrant... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Battery was leaking fluid, smoke was visible and rotten smell from the battery. Electrical seco... |
| Aug 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The start/stop operating system failed. When the engine cut off while waiting for train to pass, the... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The Check Engine light came on and I took it into Toyota of Downtown dealership where I was receivin... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The vehicle has accelerated suddenly when I apply the brakes. It has happened on multiple occasions ... |
| Sep 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The doors lock and sometimes don't lock with the key |
| Jun 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I came to a stop sign in my neighborhood on Windy Drive and I heard what sounded like a gunshot. I ... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Upon starting my 2021 Highlander Platinum with 10,700 miles on it several warning lights repeatedly ... |
| Jun 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle was driving at highway speed, transitioning to off ramp. Warning lights came on stating Brak... |
| Nov 29, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | Recently purchased this Highlander on August 2021. On 11/29/21 at around 8:00 AM, the Check Engine l... |
| May 28, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I purchased this 2021 Highlander on April 3rd 2021. Power steering Malfunction, SRS Airbag system Ma... |
| Dec 31, 1969 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Both of the front door lock actuators went out, so the vehicle won’t lock at all & I can’t use my To... |