2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Highlander Hybrid years
- Not enough data 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. That ranks 10th out of 22 Highlander Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 33% | 10 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 9,655 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 3,033 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 17% | 9,655 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 9,655 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 6,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an oil leak coming from the upper oil pan. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the dealer attempted to repair the leak with a seal. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, he heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear shocks failed and were…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND DECELERATED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT, AND PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED AND SHATTERED THE GLASS WITHOUT IMPACT OR WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEMECULA VALLEY TOYOTA [redacted], LOCATED AT 26631 YNEZ RD, TEMECULA, CA…
0 miles, brand new, brought it home and found the voice prompts and navigation system did not work, so you have to look at the map and take your eyes off of the road in order to find the direction to where you're going. Brought it in to the shop the next day, was given a loaner, and they "updated"…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.