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Model Year Problem Record

Toyota Highlander 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Toyota Highlander: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

273Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
42Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train72 complaints

72 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes58 complaints

58 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V211000.

Unknown Or Other46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System36 complaints

36 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V012000, 20V682000.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V831000Reported December 20, 2017 - 649 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 649 vehicles across all affected models.

18V211000Reported April 3, 2018 - 6,046 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,046 vehicles across all affected models.

20V012000Reported January 13, 2020 - 1,830,752 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,830,752 vehicles across all affected models.

20V682000Reported November 4, 2020 - 1,525,742 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,525,742 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201821
201931
202046
202126
202223
202325
202428
202524
202649
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.