2019 Toyota Highlander service brakes problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Toyota Highlander — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that after taking the foot off the brake pedal, the brakes started working as intended. The vehicle was drivable. The vehicle…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“This vehicle safety complaint is regarding my 2019 Toyota Highlander XLE, VIN [XXX] . A Toyota-authorized dealership, Sansone Toyota in Avenel, New Jersey, documented that the front driver axle is prone to freezing in the differential. This is a serious safety concern because if the axle seizes…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 Highlander | 18 | 10% |
| 2022 Highlander | 37 | 15% |
| 2021 Highlander | 66 | 13% |
| 2020 Highlander | 37 | 12% |
| 2018 Highlander | 53 | 20% |
| 2017 Highlander | 28 | 11% |
| 2016 Highlander | 19 | 17% |
| 2015 Highlander | 15 | 8% |
| 2014 Highlander | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Highlander | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 Highlander | 12 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.