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2013 Toyota Highlander: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Toyota Highlander as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
212Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Toyota Highlander owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Steering46Most reports between 30k and 70k miles
Engine32Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Vehicle Speed Control31Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Electrical System26Most reports between 10k and 50k miles
Unknown Or Other24Most reports between 0 and 80k miles
Structure19Most reports between 20k and 100k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • SeatsMar 2014 · Campaign 14V148000
  • Equipment: OtherApr 2013 · Campaign 13V123000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2013 · Campaign 13V014000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Steering Column SeparationEA18006 · opened Nov 2018 · closed Apr 2024
  • Upper Steering Column SeparationPE18005 · opened May 2018 · closed Nov 2018

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.