Model year

2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 4, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year12,906 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2019 trailer
Severity index0.02019 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander peaked in 2024, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512024120252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-179Mar 16, 2021Saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the O-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leakEquipment2,906Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2019 Highland Ridge FW Highlander

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 23, 2026Failure Aug 18, 2026Port Charlotte, FLAxle assembly, Frame and members

    The contact owns a 2019 Highland Ridge Highland RV. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and hauling the travel trailer, the axle weld and frame fractured. The contact was unable to pull the trailer. The contact stated that the road was bumpy while driving. The vehicle was towed. There was a fire within the axle three years prior. Lippert Industries, the manufacturer, was contacted by phone. The insurance company inspected the trailer and determined there was a manufacturer defect. An appointment was scheduled but it was uncertain that the RV was repairable.

    NHTSA complaint 11766326
  2. Filed Feb 4, 2024Failure Feb 15, 2021Harrisburg, PAUnknown or other

    1. Stress crack running outwards from door side slide out. "Frame Flex" 2. Integrity of couch was compromised for towing. 3. Confirmed by dealer and repaired 2021. 4. Inspected and repaired by manufacturer. 5. N/A

    NHTSA complaint 11569769
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

1 manufacturer communication cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SRP 23-090 Apr 6, 2023 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slide Out Crack - Standard Repair Instructions
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.