2021 Toyota Highlander Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 533 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,306miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2021 Toyota Highlander, 2% of the 533 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,306 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Bridgestone Alenza Sport OEM 235/65R18 tire. I was driving about 40 MPH. I noticed increased vibration. Suddenly the left rear tire failed. The driver behind me said that the tire exploded. She had never seen anything like it before. The outer part of the tire had completely separated from the part attached to the metal wheel. There was some damage to the wheel well.”
NHTSA complaint #11429680, filed 2021-08“P 235 / 55 R 20 The sidewall blew out on the highway. I did not hit any road hazards and the tires were properly inflated. I have the tire now but Continental has requested I ship it to them.”
NHTSA complaint #11656614, filed 2025-04“P 235 / 55 R 20 This tire has developed a sidewall bulge. It has always been properly inflated. I currently have the tire but the manufacturer has requested that I send it to them.”
NHTSA complaint #11656617, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Alenza Sport, Tire Size: 255/50/R20, DOT Number: 276100C2R. The contact stated the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, where it was discovered that all four tires were prematurely worn quickly and showed defects. The tires were replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V452000 (Tires). The dealer informed the contact that the issue was related to the previous recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 80,000. The tire failure mileage was 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11723883, filed 2026-03, 80,000 miles“235/55R20 Michelin CrossClimate 2 UTQG ratings missing on outside of tires, for 2 out of the 4 tires. Note: the previous CrossClimate has had a recall for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11440523, filed 2021-11Related recalls
- 24V452000Jun 18, 2024Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for…Covers: Toyota Highlander 2021–2024
Related 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…
- 10198154May 27, 2021TSB During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or…
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 2021 Toyota Highlander
228 complaintsOther or unknown
70 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsBody and structure
52 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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