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2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
57,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the engine surged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11609670, filed 2024-08, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and became aware that the front lower bumper had detached on the driver's side and was dragging on the road. The bumper was attached by one screw. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V72000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11615057, filed 2024-09, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022233%
2019117%
2018120%
2011120%
2010314%
2009410%
2008105%
200787%
2006257%

Other parts of the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Brakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology