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2022 Toyota Highlander Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 266 total for the year
Median mileage
70,732miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2022 Toyota Highlander, 1% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,732 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.

“The only door that will lock or unlock using the fab key or the master lock button on the drivers armrest is the drivers side rear door. My vehicle is not able to be locked unless I do it manually and can not be unlocked unless i use the rear drivers side door. This has been reproduced by the dealership. There were no warning lamps or messages and no other symptoms. This has been going on for a month. I am being told by the dealership service department that 3 actuators failed at the same time. My lift gate also malfunctioned this year. Dealership diagnosed it with needing new struts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11741832, filed 2026-06

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the trunk was opened, and the contact was storing items in the trunk space and the trunk lid fell on the contact's back. The contact stated that the failure occurred two or three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,732.”

NHTSA complaint #11572219, filed 2024-02, 70,732 miles

“I was driving around a corner and the driver's door popped open into the ajar position (not fully open, just ajar) and safety alarms went off. Confirmed that the doors were locked at the time this happened.”

NHTSA complaint #11657006, filed 2025-04

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202332%
202231%
202110%
202010%
201920%
201810%
201611%
201521%
201421%
201253%
201111%
200921%
200820%
200610%
200542%
200421%
200321%
200210%
200111%

Other parts of the 2022 Toyota Highlander

Transmission and drivetrain
55 complaints
Body and structure
43 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
22 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Lane departure
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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