2020 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
263
Recalls
2
Crashes
10
Severe
18

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V633000 Oct 2020

Other

No consequence data available

20V162000 Mar 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Nov 2026

Transmission is presenting a high-pitched whining noise.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2026

The sunroof suddenly exploded while stopped at a stoplight. Luckily I had the interior slide shut otherwise we would have been covered in glass.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2026

While driving on the highway, our sunroof spontaneously exploded. We heard what sounded like a gunshot and found a giant hole in our sunroof glass.

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2026

Vehicle: 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE Purchased: August 2020 Owner: Original owner Transmission: UA80F Dealer quote for “Transmission assembly remove an...

Power Train
Feb 2026

My 2020 Toyota Highlander, with 83k miles, started making a whining noise when accelerating. I took the vehicle to a local auto shop and they advised...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2026

At approximately 120,000 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting a pronounced shudder or vibration between 40–50 mph under light acceleration or steady cr...

Power Train
Jan 2026

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Premature transmission failure. Vehicle had less than 100K miles. Took the vehicle in for an oil change before a long trip. Mentioned a "whine" dur...

Power Train
Jan 2026

Our 2020 Highlander with 45,000 miles started making a whining noise when accelerating. After the Toyota garage looked at it we were told that we need...

Power Train
Jan 2026

I have experienced ongoing transmission problems, including but not limited to rough shifting, delayed acceleration, jerking while driving, and abnorm...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 263 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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