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2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

55/100

#10 most-complained of 21 Highlander Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 6 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #10 highest of 21 Highlander Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
35
35 city / 35 hwy

Top 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine3 (50%)
  2. Brakes2 (33%)
  3. Electrical System2 (33%)
  4. Steering1 (17%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (17%)
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2023Aug 2024Sep 2024Oct 2024Mar 2026
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2024 (2).

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V128000Mar 5, 2026Structure & Body686,588 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly:recliner

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

    Risk: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

  2. NHTSA 23V720000Oct 26, 2023Structure & Body750,795 vehicles

    Structure:body:bumpers

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.

    Risk: A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.

  3. NHTSA 22V310000May 6, 2022Other661 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

See all 4 recalls for the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid →

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
35 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
35 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Highlander Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution659435
2021Avoid7515435
2022Caution556435
2023Caution709635
2024No verdict00435

All Toyota Highlander Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ranks #10 of 21 among Highlander Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 6 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 32,500 miles.
Does the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, most recently reported 2026, covering structure & body, other, and brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid at 35 MPG combined (35 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,850. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.