AI Damage2020 Highland Ridge FW Highlander: common problems
Owners of the 2020 Highland Ridge FW Highlander filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Tires: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
After 1 hour of rest we completed another 25 miles before the drivers side rear tire separated the tread from the tire and subsequently blew out. Because we were driving at 65 mph, the tread was flung from the trailer into another lane and could have caused damage and potentially an accident at highway speeds if…
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,719 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Highlander has 1 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 1, about average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Slide Out Crack - Standard Repair Instructions
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESETTING LEVELING SYSTEM âZERO POINTâ
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Highland Ridge FW Highlander?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Highland Ridge FW Highlander?
NHTSA lists 2 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Highland Ridge FW Highlander from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.