2012 Toyota Highlander Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,197miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,197 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving on I-35 and has to stop at the shoulder for about 30 seconds to fix something. The shoulder is smooth and newly paved. Then I went on driving again, minutes late, the tire low air indicator was on and a few more minutes later, the left front tire was totally flat. The tire has only 7500 miles on it and was told by Toyota dealer that I need to purchase a new one. And there is no warranty on it since it is from a new car and I did not purchase their extended coverage. I think it is quality of the tire used and I saw tons of same complaints from other Toyota Highlander owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10502666, filed 2013-03, 7,474 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a Tire Center, which was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Upon further investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V452000 (Tires). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11689639, filed 2025-09, 90,200 miles“2012 Toyota Highlander. Consumer writes regarding a defect with tire pressure monitor. The consumer stated the tire pressure warning light was illuminated, but the tires are all at the correct pressure levels. The consumer requested to have the TPMS deactivated until a fix was available.”
NHTSA complaint #11391212, filed 2021-01Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10131759Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10129977Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 25 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
46 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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