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Buying a used 2022 Toyota Highlander? Check these 5 recalls first
Two separate under-rated tire recalls apply, one specific to the Blackout Package, along with second-row seat backs that may not lock, a bumper cover that can loosen, and weight labels that can fade. Complaint volume drops to 242 filings with NHTSA — unverified owner reports — including 16 crashes, one fire and 13 injuries. Powertrain (51) and structure (42) lead with service brakes close behind, so no single area dominates the way it does in 2021.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check whether it is a Blackout Package car and whether the tires were replaced
- Compare current tire load rating against the door-jamb placard requirement
- Re-latch both second-row seat backs and confirm that recall was completed
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Toyota Highlander
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander Blackout Package tires rated too weak | Tires | high |
| Toyota Highlander sold with tires rated too weak | Tires | high |
| Toyota Highlander second-row seat backs may not lock | Seats | high |
| Toyota Highlander front bumper cover can loosen or fall off | Structure | medium |
| Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander weight labels can fade | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
242 complaints filed for this model year, including 16 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 13 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 51 | None found |
| Structure | 42 | Yes |
| Brakes | 37 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 23 | None found |
| Electrical System | 16 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 16 | None found |