NHTSA Complaint #11531205 — 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11531205
Vehicle	2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 8, 2023
Date Filed	July 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

While I am driving my Toyota Highlander XLE 2019 in a parking lot to park my car, I stopped to yield to people crossing and I slowed down and applied brake , but my car stopped and unable to restart as car display showing an error - Braking Power Low I unable to star the car and ended up towing to Toyota Dealer ship in Plano,TX I am still waiting for Dealer to check on and advise on the issue I feel this is huge safety issue as car can stop in middle of traffic or on busy highway with out any warning and can cause a serious accident I am really pissed off at Toyota quality

Related Complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11714590 — January 30, 2026 — Bought car in April 2025. Has 80,000 miles. Transmission failed.

#11713876 — January 28, 2026 — 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned? System: Power Train: Automatic Transmission Specific Component: ...

#11712316 — January 21, 2026 — 2019 highlander has a winding sound coming from engine area, no warning lights turned on but winding sound only occur...

#11712131 — January 20, 2026 — In early January 2026 there was rough/delayed shifting, whining noises, and fluid leaks. Probably linked to the fault...

#11711297 — January 15, 2026 — Transmission failure resulted in sudden loss of power while driving, creating a safety risk in traffic. Vehicle was u...

Recent Complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

#11719544 — POWER TRAIN — February 21, 2026 — I have been hearing a high pitched whirling noise. I took it to my dealership and the diagnostic report said it was a...

#11718729 — POWER TRAIN — February 18, 2026 — I’m concerned that my transmission was defective. My vehicle has 94K miles and was told by dealer I needed a new tran...

#11718876 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER — February 18, 2026 — The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abno...

#11718433 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 17, 2026 — Upon expiration of the SOS Subscription the DCM creates a loud feedback noise that goes through the passengers speake...

#11718433 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — February 17, 2026 — Upon expiration of the SOS Subscription the DCM creates a loud feedback noise that goes through the passengers speake...