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2022 Toyota Highlander Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 59 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Toyota Highlander, 24% of its 249 total complaints. Two related recalls cover front bumper cover detachment (23V720000) and second-row seat back recliners that fail to lock (26V128000).

Structure & Body complaints
59
24% of 249
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
32,827 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Front bumper covers detach or come loose while driving or after a car wash, sometimes sliding under the tires at highway speed.
  • Second-row seat back recliner assemblies fail to lock into position, tied to recall 26V128000, with some owners reporting long waits for repair parts.
  • Driver side mirrors vibrate or shake noticeably at highway speeds around 70 MPH while the passenger mirror stays steady.
  • Water leaks into the headliner and down the A-pillars or from the overhead console, in one case linked to a fractured roof rail clip.
  • Seat molding seams have a sharp, uneven edge that owners say cut their leg when exiting the vehicle.
  • Owners report the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable time frame to supply parts for the bumper and seat recliner recall repairs.

When 2022 Toyota Highlander body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2022, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2022 Toyota Highlander structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2022Nov 2022Dec 2023May 2024Mar 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2024 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Toyota Highlander

  1. NHTSA 26V128000Mar 5, 2026Structure & Body686,588 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly:recliner

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.

    Risk: A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the return springs in the seat back recliner assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 9, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB06 and 26TA06.

  2. NHTSA 23V720000Oct 26, 2023Structure & Body750,795 vehicles

    Structure:body:bumpers

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.

    Risk: A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.

Structure & Body complaints by Highlander model year

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

  1. 200514 (6%)
  2. 20066 (2%)
  3. 20076 (5%)
  4. 200816 (4%)
  5. 200919 (14%)
  6. 201016 (7%)
  7. 201127 (15%)
  8. 201227 (15%)
  9. 201328 (14%)
  10. 201436 (27%)
  11. 201537 (19%)
  12. 20169 (8%)
  13. 201711 (4%)
  14. 201815 (6%)
  15. 201919 (4%)
  16. 202031 (10%)
  17. 202157 (11%)
  18. 202259 (24%)
  19. 202350 (28%)
  20. 20246 (14%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2022 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA lists 59 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Highlander, which is 24% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Toyota Highlander bumper?
Yes. Recall 23V720000 covers 2020-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles where minor impact to the front lower bumper cover can cause it to detach; dealers repair or replace the bumper covers free of charge.
Does the 2022 Highlander have a seat recall?
Yes. Recall 26V128000 covers 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles whose second-row seat backs may fail to lock during adjustment; dealers replace the recliner return springs free of charge.
What mileage do Structure & Body problems show up at on the 2022 Highlander?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 32,827 miles.
Are the Structure & Body issues dangerous?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 4 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Highlander, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.