2023 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2023 Toyota Highlander, 10% of all complaints filed for the year. There are no related brake recalls on file. The dominant pattern is a brief loss of braking force or pressure, often followed by a forward lunge, especially when slowing on a downhill grade or coming to a stop.
- Brakes complaints
- 18
- 10% of 181
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle lunging or surging forward when braking on a downhill grade, as if brake pressure momentarily drops before catching.
- Several report a similar surge when slowing to a stop or braking in a hybrid, describing a jarring transition between regenerative and hydraulic braking.
- Some report the brake pedal or steering wheel vibrating at highway speeds, mostly around 25 mph and above, even after brakes checked out fine at routine service.
- One owner reported complete loss of braking force at low speed that resulted in a crash, with no automatic braking response.
- One owner described repeated dealer visits for a check engine light paired with what they called secondary brake failure, unresolved after multiple attempts.
- A few report the brakes switching unexpectedly between regenerative and pump braking with a total, if brief, loss of braking power.
When 2023 Toyota Highlander brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 14, 2023, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2023 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 2023 Toyota Highlander?
- NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Highlander, which is 10% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Toyota Highlander?
- No. The JSON data lists no related recalls for the brake complaints filed on the 2023 Toyota Highlander.
- What is the most common brake complaint on the 2023 Highlander?
- The most frequent pattern owners describe is a momentary loss of braking force or pressure that causes the vehicle to lunge or surge forward, often while braking downhill or coming to a stop.
- Have the 2023 Highlander brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- Of the 18 brake complaints, NHTSA records 2 crashes and 2 injuries tied to this problem area.