Component Record

Toyota Highlander 2018 Brakes Problems

58 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2018 Toyota Highlander - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage58 complaints

58 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V211000Reported April 3, 2018 - 6,046 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,046 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train72 Unknown Or Other46 Engine36 Fuel and Propulsion System36 Electrical System24 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems20

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.