2019 Toyota Highlander: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Toyota Highlander: 3 recalls, 492 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
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Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V244000 · 2019 · 3,634 vehicles
What's wrong: The text on the load capacity label May become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: If the driver cannot read the label, they May unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gst will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V012000 · 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles
What's wrong: Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4runner, highlander, camry, land cruiser, sequoia, sienna, tacoma and tundra, and Lexus rc 300, rc 350, gs 350, gx 460, is 300, lc 500, ls 500, lx 570, rx 350l, and 2019 Toyota avalon and corolla, and certain Lexus nx 300, and es 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015…
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V682000 · 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles
What's wrong: The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank May fail.
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 18 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (204): the most common themes are noise or vibration (81), hard / delayed shifting (59), warning light on (40).
- Fuel & propulsion (87): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (45), warning light on (24).
- Other / unknown (79): the most common themes are noise or vibration (27), stalls / loses power (8), warning light on (7).
- Engine (69): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (28), warning light on (20).
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 492 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 28 Highlander model years for complaints (2.4× the average Highlander year). Complaints peaked in 2025 (115 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 12,550 miles. Neighboring years: 2018 (268 complaints, 4 recalls), 2020 (319 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Toyota Highlander. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Highlander problems?
Owners have filed 492 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (204), fuel & propulsion (87), other / unknown (79).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Highlander get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2019 Toyota Highlander repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.