Back Over Prevention Related Problems of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows three common back over prevention related problems of the 2021 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rearview system braking (one problem).

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Toyota Highlander


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

The Warnings problem

The vehicle experiences intermittent power steering malfunction while driving. Warning messages including “power steering malfunction” and “low voltage abnormality” appear, and the steering wheel becomes stiff and difficult to turn.   Read details...

The Rearview System Braking problem

The rear cross traffic avoidance does not detect a person on a bicycle or motorcycle. The safety sense 2. 5 + was advertised and demoed to detect even a pedestrian walking behind the vehicle. The system on my vehicle does not work as advertised and after taking my vehicle to the dealer was informed   Read details...

The Display Function problem

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the display screen malfunctioned and displayed a solid black screen. During the failure several functions and features could not be accessed or activated including the front and rear defrosters.   Read details...


Back Over Prevention related problems in other Toyota Highlander model year vehicles:



Highlander Service Bulletins
Highlander Safety Recalls
Highlander Defect Investigations