Headlight system malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, LTA malfunction, SRS airbag system malfunction and SRS malfunction lights came on after start up.
Toyota Highlander headlights problems
103 of the 5,810 owner complaints about the Toyota Highlander describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2022 model year.
- owner complaints
- 103
- worst model year
- 2022
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,400
- typical mileage
- 39,800
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Collision warning 13Airbag light 9Overheating 6Wipers 5Jerking 3Hesitation 2Door locks 2No deployment 2
Trouble codes mentioned
C1AC2 1
What owners say
Head lights for newer vehicles are coming very bright and are pointing higher than normal safety levels causing on coming traffic feels like these lights are on high beam, which causes blinding issues for on coming traffic.
Front camera unavailable, PKSB malfunction, Pre-collision system malfunction and headlight system malfunction lights came on.
Pre-collision system malfunction and headlight system malfunction lights came on.
PKSB malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, headlight system malfunction, SRS air bag system malfunction and LTA malfunction light came on.
PKSB malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, headlight system malfunction, LTA malfunction and SRS airbag system malfunction lights came on.
Pre-collision system malfunction, headlight system malfunction, LTA malfunction and SRS airbag system malfunction lights came on.
SRS air bag system malfunction, front camera unavailable, RSA malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, headlight system malfunction and LTA malfunction lights came on.
LTA malfunction, SRS airbag system malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction and headlight system malfunction lights came on.
I own a 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum purchased new. The vehicle has repeatedly exhibited hesitation, shuddering, jerking, and abnormal vibration during acceleration from a stop and the transition from electric propulsion to the gasoline engine. When accelerating from a stop, there can be a noticeable hesitation after pressing the accelerator before the vehicle responds. As the gasoline engine engages, the vehicle sometimes shudders or jerks before accelerating normally. I have also experienced vibration and lurching when the gasoline engine engages or disengages. At times, the condition appears more noticeable with the air conditioning operating. I am concerned this presents a safety issue because the hesitation occurs when accelerating from a stop, when predictable acceleration may be necessary to enter an intersection, cross traffic, or merge into traffic. I reported this condition to an authorized Toyota dealer, but it has not been corrected and continues to occur. I have also experienced a visibility issue involving the windshield and wipers. When the wipers operate, a hazy or filmy appearance becomes visible across the windshield as the blades pass over the glass, temporarily reducing visibility before dissipating. This continues despite attempts to clean the windshield and may involve the windshield surface, wipers, or their interaction. I am concerned because the wipers can temporarily create haze across my field of vision when clear visibility is especially important, particularly during rain, at night, or with headlight glare. I also reported the windshield/wiper issue to the authorized Toyota dealer. It remains unresolved and continues to occur. Both conditions remain unresolved, and I am concerned about the safety consequences of unpredictable acceleration and temporarily reduced forward visibility.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Toyota Highlander headlights
Which Toyota Highlander years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2022 (22 complaints), 2004 (12 complaints) and 2010 (10 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the Toyota Highlander?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,400 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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