How many electrical complaints does the 2013 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Highlander, making up 14% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Highlander electrical system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.

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

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 36,300 miles.

What electrical parts fail most on the 2013 Highlander?

Owners most often describe door lock actuators, power window operation, infotainment glitches, turn signal flasher behavior, and a power steering control module issue.

Did the 2013 Highlander's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these Electrical System complaints.

2013 Toyota Highlander Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Toyota Highlander, 14% of the 207 total complaints for that year. The median mileage at failure was 36,300 miles, and no related recall is on file.

Electrical System complaints: 29; 14% of 207
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Door lock actuators fail on front and rear doors, sometimes repeatedly after replacement.
Power windows and door locks stop operating at random times.
Infotainment glitches occur, including CD/iPod tracks skipping or restarting and the radio station changing on its own while driving.
Turn signal switches cause both left and right flashers to blink simultaneously instead of the selected side.
A power steering electronic control module failure triggered a dashboard warning and loss of steering assist while driving at highway speed.

When 2013 Toyota Highlander electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 5, 2013, latest Sep 3, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2013 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 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 many electrical complaints does the 2013 Toyota Highlander have?: NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Highlander, making up 14% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota Highlander electrical system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Highlander?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 36,300 miles.
What electrical parts fail most on the 2013 Highlander?: Owners most often describe door lock actuators, power window operation, infotainment glitches, turn signal flasher behavior, and a power steering control module issue.
Did the 2013 Highlander's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these Electrical System complaints.