2013 Toyota Highlander seats problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,500.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 69,500
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Highlander seats problems in other years

Related recalls

SeatsReported March 27, 2014 · 46,757 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 14V148000 · Recall details

What 2013 Toyota Highlander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Seats · CA

The right middle seat does not lock in place when it is at the furthest front position,

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Seats · 69,500 miles · PA

Back seat is stuck in folding position. Rail is stuck

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Seats · 65,000 miles · WA

A few years ago one of the 3rd row seats got stuck in the upright position after putting it from down to up. I have never had it fixed as it hasn't been a huge inconvenience. I saw today that there was a recall on the middle row seat for something (which I do not believe affects my car) and thought I would document my issue in case there are others that have the same issue. Thank you.

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · AK

Maintenance light is on at all times for the forward passenger seat, making airbags useless. Read it can potentially be a wire. It has been reported on other vehicles. Please investigate and recall as passengers will be unsafe and could have great bodily harm with this defect.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Seats · 72,000 miles · IN

Drivers seat does not lock into place properly.

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Seats · TX

2013 toyota highlander. Consumer writes concerning safety issue regarding to bottom seat frame/ adjuster assembly not holding its position that it was adjusted to. *as

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Seats, Steering · 63,000 miles · MD

While turning the steering I feel a klunk this is happens always when turn the wheel. Frustrated really need your help. Regards..

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. The contact stated that numeros attempts were made to have her vehicle serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v148000 and the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v014000 (air bags , seats) however, both dealer and manufacturer have not return the contact's phone calls. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Seats · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v148000 (seats); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Seats, Visibility · 100 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she depressed the brakes and the second row seats moved forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the windshield wiper fluid would not dispense when she applied the switch. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fluid had frozen. The contact added de-icer to the vehicle and it began to work briefly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

Questions about the 2013 Toyota Highlander seats

Does the 2013 Toyota Highlander have seats problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Toyota Highlander, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Toyota Highlander seats problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Toyota Highlander seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V148000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Highlander have bad seats?

The Toyota Highlander model years with the most seats complaints are 2023 (23 complaints), 2022 (14 complaints) and 2013 (10 complaints).