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Model Year Problem Record

Toyota Highlander 2023 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2023 Toyota Highlander: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

189Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V720000.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V128000.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V744000.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V480000, 25V040000.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V595000.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V419000, 24V452000.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

23V480000Reported July 12, 2023 - 152,927 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 12, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 152,927 vehicles across all affected models.

23V720000Reported October 26, 2023 - 750,795 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 750,795 vehicles across all affected models.

24V419000Reported June 6, 2024 - 4,869 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 4,869 vehicles across all affected models.

24V452000Reported June 18, 2024 - 4,763 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 4,763 vehicles across all affected models.

24V548000Reported July 23, 2024 - 33,848 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 33,848 vehicles across all affected models.

25V040000Reported January 29, 2025 - 1,716 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,716 vehicles across all affected models.

25V595000Reported September 11, 2025 - 591,377 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 591,377 vehicles across all affected models.

25V744000Reported October 30, 2025 - 1,024,407 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,024,407 vehicles across all affected models.

26V128000Reported March 5, 2026 - 686,588 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 686,588 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202335
202458
202532
202664
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.