2019 Toyota Highlander Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 508 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Toyota Highlander, 3% of the 508 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Driving on highway on left side was heavy snowfall and truck with trailer on right side suddenly moved to cross the highway from right lane to left lane hit my car pushed me in concrete barrier car rolled over 2 times.*dt*jb* total lost car structure damaged air bag not deployed I request Toyota to do inspection and they get information from black box still waiting response.”
NHTSA complaint #11397996, filed 2021-02, 30,000 miles“Other car pulled into intersection causing our Highlander to collide with turning vehicle. T collision. None of the airbags deployed. Speeds around 35 MPH. Car totaled and I sustained severe concussion. Was wearing seatbelt.”
NHTSA complaint #11287749, filed 2019-12, 5,000 miles“Vehicle was in motion and collided with another vehicle in a t fashion, was pushed to the left and ran into additional 2 poles, then stopped. The vehicle was at approximate speed of 40-45 MPH at the time of collision with the other vehicle. The airbags of the vehicle (Toyota) did not deploy during any of the collision events: the other vehicle or when it hit the poles.”
NHTSA complaint #11270202, filed 2019-10, 1,300 miles“A safety alert popped up on my dash regarding an airbag malfunction. This would be similar to other recalled models of my vehicle but for some reason my vin is not on that recall. This is a huge safety concern for me and my family and looking to have our vin added to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11639161, filed 2025-01“2 weeks ago, the warning light in the dashboard turned on with a message that “SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM MSLFUNCTION” I am not sure but I never had an accident and I donno why that warning is on. I asked Toyota but they said they do not have any recalls”
NHTSA complaint #11588590, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10235217Feb 9, 2023DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10224102Jun 3, 2022TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 | 32 | 12% |
| 2021 | 42 | 8% |
| 2020 | 32 | 10% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 19 | 7% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 9% |
| 2015 | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 17 | 8% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6% |
| 2008 | 58 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota Highlander
214 complaintsFuel system
109 complaintsOther or unknown
83 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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