2019 Toyota Highlander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 109about this part
- Share
- 21%of 508 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,313miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 109 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Toyota Highlander, 21% of the 508 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,313 miles. 2 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.
“Vehicle stalls out several times. Have taken it to dealership but no problem found. We were driving the vehicle made a turn onto a major street during rush hour. It stalled out, we just made it to the side of the road. Car finally gave out and did not start again. This is very dangerous due to poor power while driving and can endanger people in the car as well as surrounding vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11337802, filed 2020-07, 17,000 miles“Thge recall does not have a fix. It is dangerous and driving this vehicle greatly increases the risk of a crash.it has been in this condition for quite some time, I am afraid to use my 2019 Toyota highlande. Toyota cannot provide a date for a fix they need to buy my car back. Apprently this condition was on going since I bought the vehicle.however,was not discovered until several months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11320070, filed 2020-04, 32 miles“Pulling out of a business parking lot (somewhat of an incline) onto busy street and vehicle stalled. Bad timing for this to happen. Master caution light illuminated but not cel per wife who was driving. I think recent recall underway for fuel pump doesn't include my VIN, but I am suspicious and am thinking it probably should. Vehicle started and returned home fine (10 miles) at approx 40-50mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11306411, filed 2020-01, 3,900 miles“While driving in a city warnings on instrument panel came on: hybrid system failed , all wheel drive failed , take car to the dealer , and the car stopped. Had to have it towed to the dealer. Following day the dealer called me to say that everything in the car checked out ok and they couldn't duplicate the problem, I'm now very weary of taking the car on a trip because I don't know when it may quit again. The car just turned 10k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11341428, filed 2020-07, 10,000 miles“My vehicle has been rumbling and the check engine light on. A dealer turned it off via reset, but the car is still acting up. We just got a notice from Toyota that the vehicle is at risk of stalling unexpectedly and with no remedy for over a month.”
NHTSA complaint #11311812, filed 2020-02, 23,000 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 2019 Toyota Highlander
214 complaintsOther or unknown
83 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsAir bags
14 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