2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,800miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 29 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid AWD · 30 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,800 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 88 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown2 33%
- Engine1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “My Toyota highlander limited platinum hybrid navigation system vehicle voice command doesn't work on initial start up of the vehicle. The navigation system does accept driver voice commands and does set up the navigation and provides the driver with on screen driving directions but the vehicle voice command doesn't work and there are no turn by turn voice instructions. (note: there is a work around and that is to turn off the vehicle immediately and restart the system ... Then voice command operates properly). …”
NHTSA complaint #11180862, filed 2019-02, 10 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,033 and 9,655 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Hybrid AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 29 | 27 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus | 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 30 | 28 | 29 | $2,300 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 88 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029893Feb 13, 2026Engine. This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year…
- 11029892Feb 13, 2026Engine. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11022964Aug 20, 2025Electrical system. Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11014219Jan 30, 2025Brakes. Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the…
- 11014218Jan 30, 2025Brakes. Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the…
- 11014208Jan 29, 2025Brakes. Some 2017 – 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. One or more of the…
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the…
Other model years of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 13,000 | 6 | 5 | 35 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 32,500 | 4 | 5 | 35 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 15 | 27,300 | 4 | 5 | 35 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 9 | 28,500 | 4 | 5 | 35 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 6 | 6,800 | 0 | 5 | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 5 | 850 | 0 | 5 | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 6 | 47,012 | 0 | 5 | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 5 | 47,600 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 9 | 86,000 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 5 | 72,000 | 1 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 22 | 43,500 | 4 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 2009 | 40 | 63,100 | 4 | — | 26 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2008 | 197 | 110,000 | 6 | — | 26 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2007 | 110 | 105,000 | 2 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 370 | 93,550 | 6 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Toyota Highlander Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 29 mpg combined, 30 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,800 miles and the middle half falls between 3,033 and 9,655 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.