The driver’s-side rear spoiler on my 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD has melted, bubbled, and warped. The vehicle has been stored 100% of the time in a fully enclosed garage with no windows since new. It has only 65,000 miles and has received all service exclusively at authorized Toyota dealerships. There has been no direct sun exposure, accident, or misuse. Toyota dealer and Corporate attributed this to “solar convergence” and denied any repair assistance or goodwill coverage. This explanation does not match the facts given the garage setup and minimal outdoor time. This appears to be a materials/design defect in the plastic spoiler. Similar melting/warping issues are reported by other owners on Highlanders and RAV4s, even on low-mileage garaged vehicles. Dealer replacement quotes are typically $2,700+. I request NHTSA investigate this recurring plastic failure as a potential defect in materials and workmanship. I am available for any additional information. 05 May 2026

I was washing my 2014 Highlander in the driveway the other day and noticed that the back spoiler was all melted. As I got online this is known problem that Toyota basically has told everybody to basically f*ck off and it's caused by the sun. I hope there is a class action suit against these douche bags because that's such bullshit to put a product on that melts in the sun. I've seen estimates up to $2700 to fix out-of-pocket. My Highlander sits in a garage with no windows and it only has 65,000 miles on it. I'm basically done with Toyota will never purchase another one. I've been a lifelong Toyota user.