2023 Toyota Highlander safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
12
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
9
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (12 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Toyota Highlander vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 0 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 riskPlease see the recall report for a complete list of models · Oct 30, 2025
- Crash riskDue to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the… · Sep 11, 2025
- Crash riskAn electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may… · Jan 29, 2025
- Crash riskLoad carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight… · Jul 23, 2024
- Crash risk20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's… · Jun 18, 2024
- Crash riskInstalled tires have an insufficient load rating · Jun 6, 2024
- Crash riskDuring normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover… · Oct 26, 2023