2012 Toyota Highlander Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 30 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Toyota Highlander, 16% of that year's 182 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 48,151, and no related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 16% of 182
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,151 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Door lock actuators fail on multiple doors, forcing owners to lock and unlock doors manually.
- Key fob and door-button lock/unlock commands stop working, sometimes leaving all doors unlocked while driving.
- Power window regulators or motors make clicking noises before failing, causing the glass to go off track or drop.
- Trunk opens on its own even after replacing key fob batteries.
When 2012 Toyota Highlander electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 2, 2012, latest Jul 5, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2012 Toyota Highlander owners reported electrical system problems?
- NHTSA lists 30 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Highlander, which is 16% of the 182 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Highlander electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2012 Highlander.
- At what mileage do 2012 Highlander electrical problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 48,151 miles.
- What electrical parts fail most often on the 2012 Highlander?
- Owners most often describe door lock actuators and power window regulators failing, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.