2019 Toyota Highlander forward collision avoidance problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Toyota Highlander — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH under a local under path the vehicles the braking system suddenly activated causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. Previously the while driving at the same location the vehicle suddenly…”
filed May 11, 2026
“Adaptive cruise control issue and transmission issue transmission is whining. Vehicle taken to the dealer and I am told nothing is wrong with the vehicle.”
filed Dec 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Highlander | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 Highlander | 16 | 7% |
| 2021 Highlander | 12 | 2% |
| 2020 Highlander | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 Highlander | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 Highlander | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Highlander | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 Highlander | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Highlander | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Highlander | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.