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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 · 24 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2023 Toyota Highlander

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Toyota Highlander

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2023 Toyota Highlander

may cost less to fuel.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2023 Toyota Highlander 2022 Toyota Highlander Difference
Total recalls 9 5 Highlander has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 154 205 Highlander has 51 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 11 / 0 / 9 / 0 12 / 1 / 2 / 1 Highlander has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 1 Highlander has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 147 195 Highlander has 48 more communications
Recall completion reports 46 31 Highlander has 15 more reports
Warranty programs 1 1 Similar
Service campaigns 14 11 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 22, 2026 May 28, 2026 Highlander has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Service Brakes
  • Structure
  • Power Train
  • Service Brakes
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 24 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,500 $2,600 Highlander about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 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 unknown or other and structure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2023 Toyota Highlander

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

2022 Toyota Highlander

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

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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