How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Toyota Highlander?

NHTSA has logged 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Highlander, which is 15% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Highlander's electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2011 Highlander.

At what mileage do these electrical issues usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 35,100 miles.

What specific electrical issues do owners report most?

The most common pattern is a rear door or hatch sensor falsely indicating an open door, along with reports of dim or ineffective low-beam headlights.

Did any of these electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Highlander.

2011 Toyota Highlander Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Toyota Highlander, 15% of its 181 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 35,100. No related recall covers this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 15% of 181
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear door or hatch sensors falsely signal an open door, triggering dash warnings, chimes, and repeated flashing of the interior dome light.
False rear-door-open readings sometimes interfere with the key fob's ability to lock the vehicle.
Owners report low-beam headlights that fail to illuminate the road adequately, with one owner reporting a deer-strike crash tied to poor visibility.
Some owners report the alarm system triggering randomly, which they link to a hood latch switch issue.
One owner reported a battery that lost all power after the vehicle sat unused for four days, leaving it unable to jump-start.
Interior lights and door chimes activate on their own even though all doors are properly closed.

When 2011 Toyota Highlander electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 8, 2010, latest Jun 4, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2010 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Highlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201059 (28%)
201127 (15%)
201230 (16%)
201329 (14%)
201437 (27%)
201561 (32%)
201622 (20%)
201750 (19%)
201828 (11%)
201960 (12%)
202018 (6%)
202133 (6%)
202225 (10%)
202312 (7%)
20246 (14%)
20251 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Toyota Highlander?: NHTSA has logged 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Highlander, which is 15% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Highlander's electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2011 Highlander.
At what mileage do these electrical issues usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 35,100 miles.
What specific electrical issues do owners report most?: The most common pattern is a rear door or hatch sensor falsely indicating an open door, along with reports of dim or ineffective low-beam headlights.
Did any of these electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Highlander.