Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 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 #25V744000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V040000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V548000 Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V720000 Front Bumper Assembly May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V480000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid receives an average reliability rating due to some notable recalls, including issues related to seat locking, rearview display, steering column connections, and bumper detachment. These recalls reflect moderate reliability concerns, although complaint counts remain relatively low, suggesting no widespread systemic issues currently reported by owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering column | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| rearview camera system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| seat recliner | 10,000–50,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| bumper cover | 10,000–40,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Coolant system check annually
- Battery health monitoring
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose bumper cover
- Unresponsive rearview camera
- Steering issues or unusual feedback
- Rear seat backrest not locking
- Electrical system glitches
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.