2022 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026CABody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction regarding a failure of the power liftgate on my Toyota Highlander and the fact that I was required to pay out of pocket to have it repaired. The liftgate is an important and frequently used component of the vehicle, and I did not expect it to fail under normal use. When the liftgate stopped functioning properly, I was faced with an unexpected and costly repair expense. I believe Toyota should take responsibility for this…

   NHTSA complaint #11769632 · source
2. Filed Sep 26, 2026ALAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   LTA malfunction, SRS airbag system malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction and headlight system malfunction lights came on.

   NHTSA complaint #11767160 · source
3. Filed Sep 26, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Front camera unavailable, PKSB malfunction, Pre-collision system malfunction and headlight system malfunction lights came on.

   NHTSA complaint #11767146 · source
4. Filed Sep 15, 202655,000 miKYElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed around an S-curb, the vehicle jerked into the nearby lane. The local dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11764306 · source
5. Filed Jun 3, 2026OHBody & StructureElectrical System

   The only door that will lock or unlock using the fab key or the master lock button on the drivers armrest is the drivers side rear door. My vehicle is not able to be locked unless I do it manually and can not be unlocked unless i use the rear drivers side door. This has been reproduced by the dealership. There were no warning lamps or messages and no other symptoms. This has been going on for a month. I am being told by the dealership service department that 3 actuators…

   NHTSA complaint #11741832 · source
6. Filed May 15, 2026PAElectrical System

   Motorized struts to lift and close the rear lift gate have failed. The struts do work to open the lift gate but they do not work to close it. Manually closing the lift gate is extremely difficult because of the electric motors inside of the struts. A known problem by Toyota as they have issued a TSB. Toyota’s solution is to replace the struts at a cost of $1200. My concern about this being a safety issue: Closing the lift gate after accessing the spare tire is extremely…

   NHTSA complaint #11738117 · source
7. Filed Mar 19, 2026PAElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts

   Vehicle: 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited Mileage at failure: ~60,000 miles The driver seat began moving rearward without any driver input while the vehicle was being driven. The movement was intermittent and occurred multiple times over several days. In one incident, the seat moved rearward while my wife was driving, causing her to lose proper reach to the brake pedal and nearly lose control of the vehicle. The seat would sometimes move to the full rear position and continue…

   NHTSA complaint #11725716 · source
8. Filed Jan 24, 2026IAElectrical System

   Throttle plate iced up in cold weather, causing computer to put the car in limp mode, creating a dangerous situation. Toyota had a TSB solution for this in 2023, but did not make the software update available until my vehicle failed.

   NHTSA complaint #11713125 · source
9. Filed Jan 13, 2026CAElectrical System

   The entire head unit in the center of the front console went crazy and started going blank, glitching out, and basically made it impossible to use any of the features associated with that screen unit. The 2022 Toyota Highlander's head unit controls infotainment (radio, streaming, navigation, phone) and integrates with vehicle settings for climate (auto AC, seat heaters/ventilators), lighting, door locks, and driver-assist features like Road Sign Assist and Parking Support…

   NHTSA complaint #11710711 · source
10. Filed Dec 31, 2025CAElectrical System

    Vehicle Issue Description (Rear Liftgate): The rear power liftgate intermittently fails to operate and presents a safety concern. The liftgate often will not open at all. At other times, it opens only partially (approximately one-quarter of the way) and then stops. When this occurs, the liftgate frequently will not close properly and sometimes fails to latch securely. This issue has been ongoing for approximately two years and has progressively worsened. It has now reached…

    NHTSA complaint #11708092 · source
11. Filed Dec 30, 2025WAElectrical System

    When turning on the heated steering wheel and about 5-10 minutes, it seems there is smoke coming from the steering wheel leather and it’s very hot that almost burnt my hand and forced me to take my left hand off. I immediately turned the heated steering wheel and stopped. There is a burning spot left on the steering wheel also. The heating option still can be enabled and the same situation repeats (like no fuse was broken)

    NHTSA complaint #11707698 · source
12. Filed Aug 8, 2025CABrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving my 2022 Toyota Highlander (VIN: [XXX] , 29,427 miles), I have experienced multiple recurring safety defects that Toyota has been unable or unwilling to repair under warranty. •Front collision sensors frequently trigger without any object present, creating a risk of unexpected emergency braking at freeway speeds. •Transmission hesitates and surges unpredictably, sometimes propelling the vehicle into traffic. •In heavy rain, my windshield wipers activated on…

    NHTSA complaint #11679297 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology