2019 Toyota Highlander: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Highlander that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771327 (filed 10/15/2026): “My car is stalling and stopping while driving both slow speeds and high speeds and all displays are going off, it may restart after several attempts, it seems a serious safety problems, however my vin is not part of original toyota fuel pump recall, however it seems my issue is also related to fuel …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768396 (filed 10/01/2026): “Vehicle engine is running rough and threatened to stall in traffic due to a failed low-pressure fuel pump. this model year is under a major fuel pump recall, but my vin was excluded. the gauge isn't reading correctly either…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11741155 (filed 05/31/2026): “I am filing this safety complaint regarding a known defect in my 2019 toyota highlander hybrid related to the high-pressure fuel system. my vehicle triggered a check engine light with diagnostic trouble code p107b - fuel rail pressure sensor ‘b’ circuit range/performance. this code appeared multiple…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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