Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 34 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Noticed a sound coming from the car. I took it to the dealership which they said I would need my tra... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, ... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | UA80 Transmission failure @ 3.5 yrs old and 89k miles. |
| Jan 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2022 Toyota Highlander experienced transmission-related issues that affected the vehicle’s perfor... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure of 2022 Toyota Highlander LE at 82,329 miles. Safety compromised due to possib... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | early transmission failure and whining at 40,000 miles |
| Dec 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WHINING FROM 35MPH-45MPH ACCELERATION. Needs to be replaced this is the third ve... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed at 63,000 miles, new transmission was installed. |
| Dec 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed at 75K with no warning lights or prior evidence. |
| Nov 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had been driving my 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE with 46k miles that I just got for about two weeks,... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission began making a whining noise at about 70,000 miles. It gradually became more notice... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Four days ago, engine started making a whining noise when accelerating, especially in lower gears. ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car developed a whining noise coming from transmission at 63,000 miles. Known manufacturing defect t... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | About 4 weeks a go i started hearing a whining noise from my Highlander. Thinking it was a belt we r... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Premature transmission failure |
| Sep 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Ua80f/e transmission in the 2018-2022 Toyota Highlander are defective. Mine has a loud whistle while... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission on this vehicle has failed - I’ve been told by Toyota Dealer Maintenance that I nee... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | UA80 transmission failure |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving my 2022 Toyota Highlander (VIN: [XXX] , 29,427 miles), I have experienced multiple rec... |