2012 Toyota Highlander: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 191 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.
Most common problems
What owners report
While driving one day i got the abs light and brake light on on my car screen and the small display showed "barke malfunction" when i did the scan it is c1391 code which is for abs accutator issue. this showed be fixed by toyota dealership for free. this is design issue seems like based on the google search with toyota hybrid vehicles
The unmatched handle completely broke. so now the insert and the base are stuck together and i can not unlatch them to use this carseat properly to transport my son. i have to take the base and all out of the car as one piece
The contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. the contact stated that 5,000 miles after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed an oil leak. the contact performed the oil changes and had noticed that engine oil had leaked down onto the weather seal in the vehicle. the contact noticed several oil stains on the ground during rainy weather. the contact noticed that the new tires that the dealer installed at the time of
The contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the tpms warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a tire center, which was unable to determine the cause of the failure. upon further investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 24v452000 (tires). the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | ||||
| 2012 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.