Two problems related to automatic emergency braking have been reported for the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2020 Highlander.
The pre-collision system with pedestrian detection is a good thing, but there's a problem. It stops the car too abruptly on the highway, leading to rear-end collisions. When you release the brake pedal, the car remains stationary. To get it moving, you need to press the accelerator pedal. There have been four instances of the pre-collision system with pedestrian detection being activated in the last 12 months. Two of them ended in rear-end collisions. In the other two cases, there were no cars behind.
On numerous occasions when applying the brakes on my vehicle there is a very noticeable "surge" when the vehicle slows to a near stop. It feels like there is a momentary loss of braking before the brakes re-engage. I have had the vehicle since new and it seems like the problem has become more noticeable over time. I have lost some confidence in the safety performance of the vehicle due to this dangerous issue.
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