2021 Toyota Highlander safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
16
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 12 report injuries (18 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Toyota Highlander vehicles were involved in 70 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskSecond-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment · Mar 5, 2026
- Crash risk20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's… · Jun 18, 2024
- Crash riskA short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor… · Dec 20, 2023
- Crash riskDuring normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover… · Oct 26, 2023