2022 Toyota Highlander parts and specs

What changed for the 2022 Toyota Highlander

• 2022Bronze Edition (hybrid) added; final V6 year alongside 2020–2022 transmission complaint cluster

Known problems with the 2022 Toyota Highlander

3 of the 7 issues we track for the 2020–2025 generation are documented against the 2022 model year, and 2 carry a recall or service bulletin.

• 8-speed transmission whine, shudder, and failures (2020–2022 V6)

  major

  The dominant NHTSA complaint category for this generation: 2020–2022 V6 cars with the UA80 8-speed report whining/grinding (front carrier pinion shafts on AWD units), low-speed shudder, harsh shifts, and in a minority of cases full transmission replacement. Toyota addressed symptoms with software and hardware TSBs; out-of-warranty replacements are expensive, so get any noise diagnosed while the 5 yr/60k powertrain warranty applies.

  Typical cost: Free under powertrain warranty; $4,000–$8,000+ for a transmission out of warranty

• Occupant Classification System sensor short (recall)

  majorNHTSA 23V-865

  A short circuit in the front passenger seat's OCS sensor can prevent the passenger airbag from deploying properly. Part of Toyota's ~1-million-vehicle December 2023 recall; dealers inspect and replace the sensor free.

  Typical cost: Free under recall

• Front lower bumper cover detaches after minor impacts (recall)

  minorNHTSA 23V-720

  A minor parking-lot bump can leave the front lower bumper cover loose or falling off entirely, a road hazard. Toyota recalled 2020–2023 Highlanders to improve the bumper cover retention free of charge.

  Typical cost: Free under recall

Full detail, costs and sources on the Toyota Highlander problems and years to avoid guide.