Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Toyota highlander has 10 recalls, 237 complaints.
10
Recalls
237
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V743000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ ...
16V396000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20...
14V168000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Genera...
15V689000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander an...
13V014000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-20...
13V123000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010...
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...
10V023000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL...
10V017000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 20...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 Toyota Highlander 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | When applying the brake slowly all of a sudden the car went full acceleration and crashed 500ft away... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the gear shifter had been stuck o... |
| Apr 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle... |
| May 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | We received this from Toyota. Customer Support Program Bulletin Date: Page: POL19-06 6/6/2019 1 of 3... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | When traveling a slow speeds (less than 15 mph) and needing to stop, the brakes are pressed but do n... |
| Dec 26, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Affected by the faulty Brake Actuator & Accumulator on 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Brake malfunc... |
| Dec 12, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine failed and locked up. Maintenance is completed every 3-4 months on schedule. There was no... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | On approx. October 19, 2023 my vehicle started showing 4 error messages on the display: Brake Malfun... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | 1. When braking vehicle accelerates for 1 to 2 seconds. 2. I believe safety is at risk for driver, p... |
| Apr 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake actuator (4405048320) and brake booster pump (4707048020) malfunctioned. The ABS warning c... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | My issue is not that I got a brake warning light (see attached image). My issue is that Toyota know... |
| Jan 26, 2023 | STEERING | There is a clunk noise in the steering column On bumpy roads |
| Nov 23, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Driving down the highway the abs srs air bag lights and the warning triangle all came on and then sh... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I purchase The H4 LED’s from headlightexperts.com February 2022. There is a design flaw with their... |
| Sep 23, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlamps become cloudy and burn out new, expensive bulbs in months. Internet search says Toyota is... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | ENGINE | Driving with small child daughter in suv, after getting car wash and ice cream, got on highway then ... |
| May 6, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Driving when multiple lights related to traction, ABS system illuminated. Warning message to pull o... |
| Feb 22, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Jan 21, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle was involved in a collision where it struck a barrier head on. The front airbags did not dep... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving several passengers, vehicle brakes failed, dash lights came on. Brake booster pump and... |