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Buying a used 2022 Toyota Highlander? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 242 owner complaints on file

The 2022 Highlander has 5 recalls in this group, covering underrated Blackout Package or accessory tires, second-row seat-back locking, front bumper-cover detachment, and fading weight labels. Tire ratings and seat locking are the main functional checks, with bumper attachment and label readability also relevant. Its 242 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 51 power train, 42 structure, and 37 service brakes. These reports support reviewing drivetrain, body, and brake repair histories without treating complaints as confirmed defects.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Verify applicable tire recalls and the installed tires' load ratings.
3. Confirm second-row seat-back recall completion and locking operation.
4. Inspect bumper attachment and weight labels; review drivetrain and brake records.
5. 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

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.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2023
• 2024
• 2025
• All Highlander recalls