2022 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 38 brake complaints for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, 15% of its 249 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 6,900 miles, and there are 3 reported crashes but no related recall on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 38
- 15% of 249
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe intermittent brake disengagement while slowing down, where the pedal feels like it drops or 'gulps' for a moment before the brakes kick back in.
- Multiple reports describe the vehicle lurching or surging forward during light braking, especially when decelerating slowly or going downhill.
- Some drivers say dealers could not replicate the issue despite repeated visits, even after opening service tickets multiple times.
- One owner reported the brake booster shutting off after the vehicle sat idling for 15 to 20 minutes, causing a low-speed rear-end collision.
- A separate complaint describes brake vibration and steering wheel shake at highway speeds above 60 mph, which the owner linked to a technical bulletin not covering their vehicle year.
- One driver referenced an active bulletin (T-SB-0059-23) addressing a lurching/braking issue after being repeatedly told by a dealer that nothing was wrong.
When 2022 Toyota Highlander brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 11, 2022, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2022 Toyota Highlander
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
- NHTSA lists 38 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Highlander, making up 15% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2022 Toyota Highlander brakes?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this issue.
- At what mileage do 2022 Highlander brake problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 6,900 miles.
- Have the 2022 Highlander brake complaints led to crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and no injuries or fires associated with these brake complaints.
- What do 2022 Highlander owners say the brakes do?
- Owners commonly describe the brakes momentarily disengaging or feeling like they 'quit' during light braking, causing the vehicle to lurch or surge forward before the brakes reengage.