There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 48,000 miles · reported Jun 27, 2019
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 leather upholstery. We brought this to the attention of the dealership advantage toyota valley stream and they first suggested clearing the moon roof but that wasn't the issue. When we brought it back to them they knew it was a problem with the A/C drain. This appears to be a known issue with toyota…
Power Train · at 47,200 miles · reported Jan 9, 2018
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 place, put it in park and it came to an abrupt stop. Then set parking brake so this doesn't happen again. Called south hills toyota and they were not aware of any cause or problem. Please advise, rjm ps: no icy conditions involved. Smart key was in house on table. No one in household moved it.
Service Brakes · at 53,400 miles · reported Aug 1, 2016
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 brakes. At this point the brakes felt very heavy, heavier than usual, as I detected wheel lock up and proceeded to pump the brakes to avoid rear ending the vehicle ahead.
Unknown or Other · reported Jun 22, 2015
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 updated 11/27/2015
Air Bags · at 16,500 miles · reported Feb 9, 2015
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 failure mileage was 16,500.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Owners report air bags problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.