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2020 Toyota Highlander brakes problems

The 2020 Toyota Highlander has 33 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

33

Brakes complaints

9%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

What owners report

The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is a good thing, but there's a problem. It stops the car too abruptly on the highway, leading to rear-end collisions. When you release the brake pedal, the car remains stationary. To get it moving, you need to press the accelerator pedal. There…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 12, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2020 Toyota Highlander have?

NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2020 Toyota Highlander brakes — 9% 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.