NHTSA Complaint #11522590 — 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11522590
Vehicle	2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 18, 2022
Date Filed	May 18, 2023
Mileage	36,009 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that after slowing down to come to a stop, the vehicle would inadvertently surged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure had since become more frequent. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage is 36,009.

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