Toyota Highlander Tires Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Toyota Highlander across 24 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “tires tire” (12% of reports).
- 134tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tires tire: mentioned in 16 of 134 complaints (12%)
- Open country: mentioned in 15 of 134 complaints (11%)
- Side wall: mentioned in 7 of 134 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Toyota Highlander tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Highlander | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Highlander | 5 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2021 Highlander | 8 | 2% | 40,306 |
| 2020 Highlander | 1 | 0% | 20,000 |
| 2019 Highlander | 4 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2018 Highlander | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Highlander | 2 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Highlander | 7 | 6% | 27,750 |
| 2015 Highlander | 2 | 1% | 28,771 |
| 2014 Highlander | 4 | 3% | 19,975 |
| 2013 Highlander | 4 | 2% | 5,000 |
| 2012 Highlander | 4 | 2% | 9,197 |
| 2011 Highlander | 3 | 2% | 7,200 |
| 2010 Highlander | 2 | 1% | 1,579 |
| 2009 Highlander | 6 | 4% | 18,990 |
| 2008 Highlander | 25 | 6% | 21,598 |
| 2007 Highlander | 8 | 6% | 16,088 |
| 2006 Highlander | 4 | 1% | 13,922 |
| 2005 Highlander | 8 | 4% | 40,818 |
| 2004 Highlander | 9 | 3% | 22,115 |
| 2003 Highlander | 7 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2002 Highlander | 5 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2001 Highlander | 9 | 7% | 14,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Tires
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.
Tires
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2017
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This complaint concerns the administration of an EXISTING federal safety recall, NHTSA 24V-419 / Gulf States Toyota 24R1, not a new defect. My 2022 Toyota Highlander was equipped with tires later recalled because they had an insufficient load rating. I experienced premature tire wear and, on June…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Alenza Sport, Tire Size: 255/50/R20, DOT Number: 276100C2R. The contact stated the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, where it was discovered that all four tires were prematurely worn quickly and showed defects…
The tires have not âfailed,â but they are dry rotting on both the sidewalls and inside the tread. These came as the OE tires, size is 235/65 R18. This is a daily driven car with almost 30,000 miles on the odometer. There is no reason the tires should be dry rotting. This is a severe safety…
**Nature of Safety Defect Within 13,000 miles of normal mixed highway and light off-road use on a Toyota Highland, one tire developed a sidewall bubble and all four tires exhibited extreme and uneven tread wearâfar below the advertised 50,000-mile treadwear warranty. The remaining tread depth on…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Geolandar HT-G056, Tire Size: 245/60/R18, DOT Number: TCCI2Y889. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however the contact noticed that the rear seats…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Highlanders have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about tires for the Toyota Highlander. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Highlander tires?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Toyota Highlander?
The most frequent phrase is “tires tire”, in 16 of 134 complaints, followed by “open country” (15).
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