2019 Toyota Highlander owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Toyota Highlander: 492 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (204), Fuel/Propulsion System (87), Engine (69). 22 complaints mention a crash and 1 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2019 Toyota Highlander owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Toyota Highlander: 492 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (204), Fuel/Propulsion System (87), Engine (69). 22 complaints mention a crash and 1 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2019 Toyota Highlander recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns and 492 owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Highlander. The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (204), Fuel/Propulsion System (87), Engine (69). The most recent recall (NHTSA #20V682000, November 2020) covers the Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns3
Owner complaints492
Complaints mentioning a crash22
Complaints mentioning a fire1

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Power Train204
Fuel/Propulsion System87
Engine69
Electrical System56
Fuel System21
Service Brakes20

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #20V682000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (November 2020): Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020…
  • NHTSA #20V012000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (January 2020): Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota…
  • NHTSA #19V244000 — Equipment (March 2019): Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.…

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.

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