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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Toyota Highlander

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 Toyota Highlander

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Highlander needs more recall homework, Highlander has more complaint activity and Highlander has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Toyota Highlander 2021 Toyota Highlander Difference
Total recalls 5 4 Highlander has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 205 442 Highlander has 237 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 12 / 1 / 2 / 1 16 / 3 / 11 / 0 Highlander has 14 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 195 227 Highlander has 32 more communications
Recall completion reports 31 21 Highlander has 10 more reports
Warranty programs 1 10 Highlander has 9 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 11 8 Highlander has 3 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 5, 2026 Mar 5, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 31, 2026 Highlander has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Structure
  • Power Train
  • Service Brakes
  • Power Train
  • Service Brakes
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Toyota Highlander

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had structure and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Toyota Highlander

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Toyota Highlander

  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

2021 Toyota Highlander

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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