Toyota Grand Highlander recalls & complaint record (MY 2024–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 5 recall campaigns and 265 consumer complaints for the Toyota Grand Highlander (MY 2024–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Grand Highlander costs to own.

Every Toyota Grand Highlander recall campaign, by year

All 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Grand Highlander (MY 2024–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 1 campaign

Equipment26V179000 · March 24, 2026 · about 8,230 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge.

2025 — 2 campaigns

Back Over Prevention25V744000 · October 30, 2025 · about 1,024,407 vehicles
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge.
Electrical System25V595000 · September 11, 2025 · about 591,377 vehicles
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge.

2024 — 2 campaigns

Equipment24V548000 · July 23, 2024 · about 33,848 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.
Air Bags24V461000 · June 20, 2024 · about 145,254 vehicles
Risk: An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge.

Where the Grand Highlander’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (5 campaigns total): Equipment (2), Back Over Prevention (1), Electrical System (1), Air Bags (1).

Complaints by reported area (265 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Power Train (50), Engine (39), Fuel/Propulsion System (31), Air Bags (29), Electrical System (26), Structure (23).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Grand Highlander (MY 2024–2026) include 6 crash reports, 1 fire report, 3 injury reports and 1 report of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Grand Highlander costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Grand Highlander harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid LE FWD cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Toyota Grand Highlander have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Toyota Grand Highlander (MY 2024–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Grand Highlander recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 25V744000 (October 30, 2025, Back Over Prevention), affecting about 1,024,407 vehicles: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Grand Highlander has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Grand Highlander cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Grand Highlander cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Grand Highlander nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2024–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.