Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Toyota Highlander has 72 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
72
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving westbound on I-8 at approximately 70 MPH in the left lane, a warning message suddenly ... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | *Component/System:** The **Fuel Pump / Fuel Delivery System** failed. The vehicle and the replaced s... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My gas tank does not fill up to 17 gallons like it claimed it would when I purchased the vehicle, It... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Insert, Padding | The EPS foam has come detached when removing my child from the seat and will not reattach even with ... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Started with a transmission whining. Now is setting check engine light and jerking. Toyota knows the... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Glass in sunroof exploded, loudly, while driving on interstate, at 65 miles an hour, showering pass... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission. I believe the transmission is defective. A lot of customers has complained that toyota... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof glass on our 2021 Highlander unexplainably shattered on our ride home on 7/20/25 at appr... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2021 Toyota Highlander, purchased with 16k miles, has a leak in the AC system in the rear of the ... |
| May 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission is making a wheezing noise |
| Mar 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2021 Toyota Highlander experienced transmission problems mainly related to the transmission model... |
| Feb 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear hatch has been causing me issues for quite a while. Last year, I would have to hit the clos... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY FAULTY SENSORS |
| Feb 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Vehicle makes a loud noise when under 65mph. Car shakes when breaking. Transmission needs to be repl... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Subject: Transmission Issue – 2021 Toyota Highlander Dear NHTSA, I am reporting a serious transmis... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While pulling onto highway I heard a loud pop and scratching noise. Pulled off road and looked at ve... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Air conditioning lines eroded and needed to be repaired after 26,000 miles/ 3 or 4 years. A/C line r... |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | Chest clip is magnetic and can be opened by child without using the buttons to open. No longer stayi... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof shattered while vehicle was parked. Nothing touched the vehicle. We were just sitting in the... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof exploded in 75 degree weather. My safety was put at risk by the sunroof exploding and ot... |