While driving, the vehicle’s moonroof glass spontaneously shattered/exploded without impact. It sounded like a gunshot, which caused an immediate and dangerous distraction. There was no object strike that I am aware of and no prior warning. The sudden loud noise and breaking glass created a safety hazard due to distraction and potential glass intrusion.
2022 Toyota Highlander: sunroof shattered
6 of the 267 complaints about the 2022 Toyota Highlander describe sunroof shattered.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 31 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sunroof shattered by model year
What owners say
Sunroof shattered and detached at highway speed without impact
The Sunroof/Moonroof shattered as we drove down the highway. Glass shattered and a hole in the sunroof was made. Our shield kept the glass from falling in on us. Dealership has said that they believe road Debry cause the sunroof to shatter. No debry was found in the hole or shield area. No other groups have inspected the sunroof. No warning lights or messages.
We were driving and heard a loud boom. After the initial shock we saw that the moonroof had shattered.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass exploded unexpectedly. There was no impact on the sunroof that could have caused it to shatter. The contact and her daughter did not sustain any injuries. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for inspection. The vehicle was repaired and was covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,050.
When driving down interstate, ticking came from above followed by a loud bang. Moon roof busted out and glass shattered out while on interstate.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Some 2022 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid, 2022 – 2024 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla,...
Related recalls
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
- Risk
- A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Recall number 23V720000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2022 Toyota Highlander sunroof shattered
Is sunroof shattered a common problem on the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
6 of 267 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Highlander (2%) mention sunroof shattered. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2022 Toyota Highlander?
There is 1 recall and 31 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2022 Toyota Highlander
Whining noise 26Headlights 22Transmission failure 21Collision warning 15Airbag light 14Jerking 13Sudden acceleration 10No deployment 9Grinding brakes 7Brake failure 5Check engine light 5
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