2018 Toyota Highlander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 13%of 273 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Toyota Highlander, 13% of the 273 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Learned of recall in jan. 2020--since then Toyota has not provided a remedy for this recall based on direct contact with Toyota, the dealership I purchased vehicle from,nthsa and media---I have very limited use of vehicle because of the chance for accidents and being stranded if vehicle shuts down,woukd like Toyota buy back vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11323056, filed 2020-05, 8,050 miles“The recall was posted on january 13. Toyota did not notify us until mid may. There is still no remedy. It is more than 6 months. Our Highlander is sitting in a Toyota service center for over a month. We need them to remedy the situation immediately. Toyota rented a car for us but we are paying extra for insurance on the rental- $400 a month. Can you find out why it's taking them so long to come up with a remedy? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11330271, filed 2020-06, 8,000 miles“Phone system cuts out and doesn't download contacts. Being told Toyota is doing update. This has been told to me 6-8 times. I continually take the car in for service. I was never contacted about a fuel pump recall that can cause a crash. I found the recall myself. To this date I have not received notice of the recall. I forced Toyota to give me a rental car and not a Toyota. That was on march 16th. To this date there is no fix and my car is sitting in florida. Toyota refused to allow me to leave it at the dealership even though I live in delaware. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321401, filed 2020-04, 36,000 miles“1) biggest issue: I bought my SUV new. It was advertised 30/28 mpg. My average mpg since I bought it is 22-23. 2) it slides with barely any ice or rain. It is awful. It slide backward down a small hill last year & caused me to crash. Police responded but were too busy with other incidents to write a report. I had thousands of dollars in damages & rental car fees for the 5-6 weeks it took to have it repaired. I live in the pnw and have driven in snow 35 years. I've never had such bad performance. I had to by michelin ice tires this year bc our SUV is so bad in snow & ice. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405147, filed 2021-03, 30,000 miles“Vehicle was driving on street and check engine light came on. Took vehicle to service provider and is related to recall. No remedy for recall has been developed -- currently driving a loaner car.”
NHTSA complaint #11384411, filed 2020-12, 32,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2017–2019, Tacoma 2017–2020, Sienna 2017–2020 +28 more
- 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2018–2019, Lexus GS 350 2013–2015, 2018–2019, IS 350 2014–2015, 2018–2019 +27 more
Related service bulletins
- 10236191Apr 5, 2023DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the…
- 10234314Mar 6, 2023TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, and 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS…
- 10230385Dec 22, 2022TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna, and 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma…
- 10155232Feb 15, 2019TSB: Some 2017 ? 2019 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 | 17 | 9% |
| 2022 | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 | 31 | 6% |
| 2020 | 20 | 6% |
| 2019 | 109 | 21% |
| 2018 | 36 | 13% |
| 2017 | 37 | 14% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota Highlander
72 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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