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2023 Toyota Highlander electrical problems

13 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
120,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender
    1

At what mileage

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Toyota Highlander electrical problems in other years

199820052010201520202025

Related recalls

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported September 11, 2025 · 591,377 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

Recall number 25V595000 · Recall details

What 2023 Toyota Highlander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Electrical, Seats · NJ

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V595000 (Electrical System) and 26V128000 (Seats); however, the parts to complete the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. The vehicle remained at the dealer for approximately six months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer opened a case regarding the failure.

Filed May 1, 2026 · Electrical · 149,000 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the instrument panel had been inoperable for approximately 5 months. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Electrical · CA

My Toyota Highlander 12.3 inch display of the instrument panel may be blank at startup. Operating the vehicle with this display blank reduces the ability to see certain malfunction indicators. This Safety Recall that has been active since September 11, 2025. The problem been acknowledged and confirmed by Millers Toyota, in Anaheim, California and Toyota in Bueno Park, California dealers. Their answers, Toyota currently does not have a remedy as of to date, February 17, 2026. The screen goes blank every time I start my car, while driving, or trying to access the applications on my screen. I would greatly appreciate help regarding this recall.

Filed Jan 23, 2026 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to display critical safety information as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was running, the instrument panel was black and failed to display critical safety information as intended. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Electrical, Locks · 28,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the liftgate had failed to open or to close intermittently. The contact stated that the liftgate made an abnormal grinding sound while opening and would open 3-inch at a time while the contact continuously pressed the power liftgate button manually. The contact stated that the dealer had reset the liftgate; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Electrical · 29,500 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the digital instrument panel went blank and showed a white screen. The contact was unable to see critical safety information and warning lights during the failure. The contact stated that the screen was white for over twenty minutes. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,500.

Filed May 19, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

We live on a farm so the fact there is rodents is no surprise. However strangest thing is the knock sensor harness has been chewed completely off two times in last two months.. when this happens it causes power loss. With the extra shielding the wire has tells me it gives off a low frequency that would irritate most animals and me at this point since the part is never available. If it actually gives off a frequency, it is absolutely unnecessary and a complete nuisance.

Filed Sep 9, 2024 · Electrical · WA

Toyota gave me one FOB Key when I purchased the vehicle. I should be receiving 2 FOB keys. The dealer told me TOYOTA will send me a letter when the second key will be available. I called the TOYOTA Hot Line last Feb. 2024. I was told it will be available June 2024. I called last June 2024. I was told it will be available July 202. I called last July 2024. I was told it will be available August 2024. On Sept 9, 2024, I ordered a FOB key from Burien, Washington Toyota dealer. I paid a total of $400.20. This expense would have been avoided if Toyota sent me the FOB key as promised.

Filed Oct 31, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL

The car lags, stutters, and hesitates on acceleration and in consistent speed situations. Sometimes doesn't respond quickly to gas pedal and sometimes it does. It is very unpredictable and unsafe. I never know which response I will get. Has also almost completely died after putting the car in park.

Questions about the 2023 Toyota Highlander electrical

Does the 2023 Toyota Highlander have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 2023 Toyota Highlander, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2023 Toyota Highlander electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Toyota Highlander electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V595000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Highlander have the most electrical problems?

The Toyota Highlander model years with the most electrical complaints are 2019 (56 complaints), 2010 (53 complaints) and 2015 (52 complaints).

Other 2023 Toyota Highlander problems

Body 32Engine 28Seats 23Brakes 21Transmission 20Fuel system 17Airbags 12Driver assistance 11Acceleration 9Tires 5Visibility 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4Locks 3Steering 2

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