How many 2021 Toyota Highlander owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?

NHTSA lists 16 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area for the 2021 Toyota Highlander, which is 3% of the 517 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Toyota Highlander collision avoidance system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for this model year.

Did any 2021 Highlander collision avoidance complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to complaints filed under this problem area for the 2021 Highlander.

At what mileage do these collision avoidance problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 23,800 miles.

Is the 2021 Highlander worse than other years for this problem area?

Its 3% share is similar to nearby years like 2019 and 2020, but lower than 2022's 8% share, so it is not the worst year for this issue among Highlander model years.

2021 Toyota Highlander Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA logged 16 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2021 Toyota Highlander, 3% of that model year's 517 complaints, with 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to this area. No related recall has been issued.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 16; 3% of 517 complaints
All complaints this year: 517
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 23,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Forward collision warning system reportedly failed to detect a stopped vehicle ahead and did not brake or sound an alert, resulting in a crash even though a dealer said the system tested as working.
Parking sensor mounting bracket broke loose and let the sensor fall through the bumper, with owners reporting the failure recurring after an earlier repair.
Some owners tagged sunroof shattering incidents under this system category, describing a loud bang followed by the glass breaking while driving.
A small number of complaints filed under this category actually described unrelated transmission failures at higher mileage, suggesting some owners may have miscategorized their report.

When 2021 Toyota Highlander collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2021, latest Jun 25, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2023 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 Toyota Highlander

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Highlander model year

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

20050 (0%)
20062 (1%)
20071 (1%)
20080 (0%)
20091 (1%)
20102 (1%)
20111 (1%)
20122 (1%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20163 (3%)
20174 (1%)
201810 (4%)
201912 (2%)
20207 (2%)
202116 (3%)
202219 (8%)
20237 (4%)
20242 (5%)
20252 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2021 Toyota Highlander owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?: NHTSA lists 16 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area for the 2021 Toyota Highlander, which is 3% of the 517 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Toyota Highlander collision avoidance system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for this model year.
Did any 2021 Highlander collision avoidance complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to complaints filed under this problem area for the 2021 Highlander.
At what mileage do these collision avoidance problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 23,800 miles.
Is the 2021 Highlander worse than other years for this problem area?: Its 3% share is similar to nearby years like 2019 and 2020, but lower than 2022's 8% share, so it is not the worst year for this issue among Highlander model years.