2021 Toyota Highlander forward collision avoidance problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2021 Toyota Highlander — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2021 Toyota Highlander UA80 transmission failed at 100,000 miles. Codes P2808, P0741. Matches Toyota TSB-0160-18 and T-SB-0008-21. Dealer Alexander Toyota and TMS Brand Engagement denied goodwill. TMS rep stated "TSBs don't matter" despite pending class action Pallaya v Toyota, Case 2:25-cv-10458…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
“Subject: Transmission Issue – 2021 Toyota Highlander Dear NHTSA, I am reporting a serious transmission issue with my 2021 Toyota Highlander (82,000 miles). I recently took it to the dealership for an unusual noise, and they diagnosed a transmission failure, quoting over $9,000 for replacement and…”
filed Jan 29, 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% |
| 2020 Highlander | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 Highlander | 11 | 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 2021 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.