How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Toyota Highlander?

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2013 Highlander, which is 8% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Highlander airbags?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2013 Highlander.

Did the airbag issues on the 2013 Highlander cause crashes or injuries?

Of the 17 airbag complaints, 10 involved crashes and 5 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Highlander?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Highlander is 63,500 miles.

Is the 2013 Highlander worse than other years for airbag complaints?

Its 8% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most other model years listed, such as 2014 at 1% and 2017 at 3%, though 2020 and 2021 show higher raw complaint counts of 32 and 42.

2013 Toyota Highlander Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2013 Toyota Highlander, 8% of its 207 total complaints for the year. Ten of those complaints involved crashes and five involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 63,500. No related recalls are listed.

Airbags complaints: 17; 8% of 207
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 63,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during frontal or T-bone collisions, even with significant front-end damage.
Some drivers say seat belts also failed to retract or tighten properly at the same time the airbags did not deploy.
Several owners describe a recurring "check SRS air bag system" warning that disables the side airbags, with dealers unable to permanently fix it.
One owner reported the maintenance light staying on for the passenger seat, which they were told disables the passenger airbag.
One report describes the driver's and passenger's side curtain airbags deploying on their own while driving at highway speed with no impact.

When 2013 Toyota Highlander airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 2, 2013, latest Jun 16, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Jun 2025; peak Oct 2013 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Highlander model year

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

201014 (7%)
20118 (4%)
201210 (5%)
201317 (8%)
20142 (1%)
20158 (4%)
201610 (9%)
20179 (3%)
201819 (7%)
201914 (3%)
202032 (10%)
202142 (8%)
202223 (9%)
202312 (7%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Toyota Highlander?: NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2013 Highlander, which is 8% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Highlander airbags?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2013 Highlander.
Did the airbag issues on the 2013 Highlander cause crashes or injuries?: Of the 17 airbag complaints, 10 involved crashes and 5 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Highlander?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Highlander is 63,500 miles.
Is the 2013 Highlander worse than other years for airbag complaints?: Its 8% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most other model years listed, such as 2014 at 1% and 2017 at 3%, though 2020 and 2021 show higher raw complaint counts of 32 and 42.