Toyota Grand Highlander recalls and safety
7 recalls · crash ratings 2024-2026 · 348 owner complaints
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The Toyota Grand Highlander has 7 recalls covering 1.81 million vehicles as reported; model year 2024 is covered by the most (5). The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 182 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; unknown or other is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2024: 5
Units affected
1.81M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
182
+152.8% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
5 rated versions, model years 2024 to 2026
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV EARLY RELEASE · AWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.4% risk |
| 2024 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Grand Highlander, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
182 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other92
- Power train67
- Engine57
- Fuel/propulsion system51
- Structure37
- Air bags31
- Vehicle speed control31
- Complaints
- 348
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 8
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Grand Highlander by component
- Equipment2 · 42K units
- Air bags1 · 145K units
- Back over prevention1 · 1.02M units
- Electrical system1 · 591K units
- Power train1 · 5,408 units
- Steering1 · 617 units
Toyota Grand Highlander recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Lexus RX, RX Hybrid, TX, TX Hybrid and 2 more (2026): SteeringNo. 26V598000 | Crash risk | 617 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Lexus TX, TX Hybrid, TX PLUG-IN Hybrid; Toyota Grand Highlander and 1 more (2026): Power trainNo. 26V437000 | Crash risk | 5,408 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Lexus GX, NX Hybrid, TX, TX Hybrid and 11 more (2024-2026): EquipmentNo. 26V179000 | Crash risk | 8,230 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Lexus ES, ES Hybrid, GX, LC and 36 more (2022-2026): Back over preventionNo. 25V744000 | Crash risk | 1,024,407 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Lexus LS, RX, TX; Toyota 4RUNNER and 13 more (2023-2025): Electrical systemNo. 25V595000 | Crash risk | 591,377 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Toyota 4RUNNER, BZ4X, Camry Hybrid, Corolla and 18 more (2023-2025): EquipmentNo. 24V548000 | Crash risk | 33,848 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Lexus TX, TX Hybrid; Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid (2024): Air bagsNo. 24V461000 | Crash risk | 145,254 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recalled?
Yes: 4 recalls cover the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Grand Highlander have?
7 recalls cover the Toyota Grand Highlander, for 1.81 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 17.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Grand Highlander?
Unknown or other: named in 92 of the 348 safety complaints about the Toyota Grand Highlander, then power train (67). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.