Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V128000 Second-Row Seat Backs May Fail to Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V720000 Front Bumper Assembly May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V310000 Illegible Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V239000 Stability Control Deactivated on Startup/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid shows good reliability, with recalls mostly involving non-drivetrain components and low complaint counts. The vehicle's issues are minor and infrequent, ensuring lower repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| seat recliner | 0–20,000 miles | $50–$300 | occasional |
| electronic stability control | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$450 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid inspection every 45,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Increased stopping distance
- Vibration in steering wheel
- ESC warning light illuminated
- Seat back not locking in place
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.