2019 Toyota Highlander engine problems
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 70 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
70
Engine complaints
11%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“ I was involved in an accident that I believe was caused by sudden unintended acceleration (sua). In a very busy commercial parking lot, I was pulling into a parking space proceeding at a very slow speed, when there was a sudden surge in acceleration accompanied by a grinding/acceleration sound. I…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2019 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the 2019 Toyota Highlander engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.