2013 Toyota Highlander Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Toyota Highlander, 5% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,250 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“A few years ago one of the 3rd row seats got stuck in the upright position after putting it from down to up. I have never had it fixed as it hasn't been a huge inconvenience. I saw today that there was a recall on the middle row seat for something (which I do not believe affects my car) and thought I would document my issue in case there are others that have the same issue. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11359879, filed 2020-09, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she depressed the brakes and the second row seats moved forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the windshield wiper fluid would not dispense when she applied the switch. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fluid had frozen. The contact added de-icer to the vehicle and it began to work briefly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561749, filed 2014-01, 100 miles“2013 Toyota Highlander. Consumer writes concerning safety issue regarding to bottom seat frame/ adjuster assembly not holding its position that it was adjusted to.”
NHTSA complaint #11181830, filed 2019-02“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that numeros attempts were made to have her vehicle serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v148000 and NHTSA campaign number: 13v014000 (air bags , seats) however, both dealer and manufacturer have not return the contact's phone calls. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10598229, filed 2014-06“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v148000 (seats); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10597628, filed 2014-06Related recalls
- 14V148000Mar 27, 2014Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2013
- 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2009–2013, Venza 2009–2013, Camry 2009–2012 +13 more
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Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 21 | 11% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
46 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Highlander
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