2013 Toyota Highlander: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 212 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.
Most common problems
What owners report
I purchased a 2013 toyota highlander in 2018 or.2019 with 64,000 miles. i was told to go 5000 miles before changes. my oil was gone many times when i did this. i reported this to toyota dealership.i eventually stopped using them because they were hearing my problem. the complaints of lack of power and changing to 3000 mile oil changes wasnt heard. now at 234 k.miles i have had to gix thr catalytic converter twice, t
The factory blizzard pearl paint on this vehicle is experiencing severe chemical delamination down to the bare primer and sheet metal on multiple body panels. this structural failure aligns exactly with toyota customer support program zkg. large sheets of brittle paint regularly flake and peel off while driving at highway speeds, creating a projectile and visibility hazard for following motorists. despite this being
This is related to the faulty spiral cable assembly (horn) that on line evidence suggests should have been a toyota recall item for this year and model. in 2014, toyota issued a recall for 97,000 hylanders for this very thing however it only covered 2008-2010 at that time. in review of safety recalls for faulty spiral cables on other toyota models, it's evident they have had issues. on december 10, 2025, i replac
After a hard braking session because of a car that pulled quickly in front of me the abs light and check engine light came on with a code of c1391 - abnormal leak in accumulator. a warning message came on the info center saying i needed to take it to the dealer to have the brake system checked for a serious issue. went to the dealership and they replaced the brake actuator and brake booster pump and bled the system
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | ||||
| 2013 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.