2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Highlander Hybrid years
- Not enough data 13th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. That ranks 13th out of 22 Highlander Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 16,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 53,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 47,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 53,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Steering Column Separation (EA18006) — opened Nov 16, 2018, closed Apr 2, 2024.
- Upper Steering Column Separation (PE18005) — opened May 4, 2018, closed Nov 20, 2018.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We recently had our highlander completely totaled by our insurance after a failure to have our air conditioning drain properly. The clog caused water to back up into the frame of the car and flood our floor carpeting. The drainage issue also caused the headliners to become wet and drip onto the…
Over night my parked suv moved 10 feet backwards on a very slight up sloped parking space at my home. It was locked, in park and no ice underneath. I did not move it after first noticing incident, but it then moved another 2 feet this morning. Then later i got in and moved it back to original…
8/1/2016 2013 highlander hybrid was traveling at 60mph when lights on dash started blinking with a loud beeping noise. Brake malfunction, check abs was reading on the information screen. Traffic ahead on 2 lane highway with a speed limit of 55mph had suddenly stopped and i was forced to slam on…
Water is leaking into the vehicle, soaking carpet and the floor, everytime it rains. Lots of water remains in the floor everytime it happens, mostly in the middle row, smelling bad after a while. Dealer said they can't find it. !..updated 08/13/15 *bf updated 11/27/2015*js
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the airbag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Highlander Hybrid model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.