2023 Toyota Highlander seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2023 Toyota Highlander — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unknown. Toyota has recalled the recliner assembly in the second row seats. My car has been at the dealership for more than 60 days waiting for a remedy. There is still not one listed yet. I cannot safely drive my car as I have 2 children at home that must be with me as a sole parent.”
filed Jul 12, 2026
“2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid – Safety Recall Number : 26V128 My vehicle has been officially grounded since XXX due to a severe safety recall that renders it unsafe to drive. A permanent remedy or repair part is currently unavailable from the manufacturer, forcing me to drive a loaner vehicle for…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustmentCampaign 26V128000 · Mar 5, 2026
Seats problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Highlander | 9 | 4% |
| 2021 Highlander | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Highlander | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Highlander | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Highlander | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Highlander | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Highlander | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 Highlander | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.