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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDGZRBHXLS501895 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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5TDGZRBHXLS•••••• 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER

This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (7 vs 2).

7on this build
310on the model
142builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 7

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train crash Oct 2020
The contact owns a 2020 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and in the park position in order for their mother to unload the trunk, the vehicle suddenly rolled away in reverse. The vehicle rolled over their mother. Once the incline of the…
Power Train Mar 2026
My 2020 Toyota Highlander experiences transmission jerking and hesitation during low speed acceleration. The issue was first reported to the dealership while under warranty but was not diagnosed. The vehicle now requires transmission replacement 7k miles over the warranty…
Power Train Nov 2025
Transfer case making rotational bearing noise fluid have lots of metal debri
Power Train Oct 2025
The car started making whining noises when pressing the gas pedal. Toyota reported "noise from transaxle final drive. Recommend replace. Vehicle ok to drive but noise will continue until transaxle is replaced." There are no warning lights, messages or other symptoms prior to the…
Power Train Oct 2025
At 51,000 mile the transmission started making a whining noise. Took it to the dealer and they stated the transmission needs replacement
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TDGZRBHXLS501895 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.