Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 42 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
42
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 1, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure at 38,896 miles |
| Jun 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 2023 toyota highlander w AU80 transmission whinning noises when accelerating.69000K miles, serviced ... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | System Failed -Transmission makes a high pitch whine, which Toyota has identified as a product manuf... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Known faulty transmission. Ua 80 transmission shifts early causing erratic shifting and excessive w... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Whining sound, when acceleration |
| May 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am having a problem on the transmission as described by the Geras Magazine: "The issue stems from ... |
| 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... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report a serious mechanical issue involvi... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a premature transmission failure on a 2022 Toyota Highlander LE at approximately 85,0... |
| 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... |