2013 Toyota Highlander Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2013 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.
“My problem is with the low tire warning system. My issue is that you cannot manually reset this warning light as with other cars. I have had to take my car to the dealer twice in the last 12 months for them to properly inflate/reset the system. All my tires were properly inflated except for the spare. Myself and firestone auto care could not get the warning light to go away. Finally, after months of having the warning light on, I was able to take the car to the dealer and they properly reset all the tires including the spare and the warning light finally went off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10929571, filed 2016-12, 35,000 miles“Dear sir, I purchased a new 2013 Toyota Highlander. The spare tire is mounted under the vehicle & held in place by a cable. The spare tire becomes loose and it drops down when driving. I just recently had riverhead Toyota (where I purchased the Highlander) repair the mechanical crank, it was in the shop for 8 days. The service manager mike hammer told me he personally repaired it. I had it 2 days and about 300 miles and the spare tire dropped down again. It is currently back at riverhead Toyota. I asked for the regional manager to inspect the vehicle. This has been going on since nov 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597564, filed 2014-06, 5,000 miles“Dear sir, I purchased a new 2013 Toyota Highlander. The spare tire is mounted under the vehicle & held in place by a cable. The spare tire becomes loose and it drops down when driving. I just recently had riverhead Toyota (where I purchased the Highlander) repair the mechanical crank, it was in the shop for 8 days. The service manager mike hammer told me he personally repaired it. I had it 2 days and about 300 miles and the spare tire dropped down again. It is currently back at riverhead Toyota. I asked for the regional manager to inspect the vehicle. This has been going on since nov 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597569, filed 2014-06, 5,000 miles“Michelin Defender LTX M/S Tire 245/55R19 While driving on the freeway at 70 mph, the tire below and tread separated causing significant damage to vehicle. The tread appears to have separated from the tire, which caused the tire to hit the sidewall and rear of vehicle, which tore off the rear bumper and damaged rear quarter panel. It appears that both steel belts and polyester carcass piles failed The tire separation occurred, unprovoked as there was no impact from debris and the vehicle had been in operation/ driving for over 30 minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11441146, filed 2021-11Related 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 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 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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.
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