2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER

3 recalls — 68 complaints — 4 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand ... Read more

Consequence

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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in late Q2 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

8,230 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or di... Read more

Consequence

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. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

1,024,407 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner ... Read more

Consequence

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. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional let... Read more

591,377 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

68 total complaints 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
POWER TRAIN	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
SERVICE BRAKES	4
ENGINE	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
AIR BAGS	2
SEAT BELTS	2
SUSPENSION	2

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

While I was driving using the screen for the GPS the screen become black just sound. The volume got stuck and no image was displayed. Try to use manual control on steering wheel and they didn’t respond neither. Is not the first time that the screen freezes glows black or just glitches.

Incident date: May 27, 2026

While driving on the highway, I heard an extremely loud noise followed by rush of wind. I was not under or near an overpass and there was nothing to indicate an impact by a foreign object. I arrived at my house 10 minutes after the incident and inspected my car. I determined the noise I experience... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2026

Adaptive cruise control causes quicker wear on rotors. Had to have them replaced at 16,000.

Incident date: Apr 28, 2026

Adaptive cruise control causes quicker wear on rotors. Had to have them replaced at 16,000.

Incident date: May 21, 2026

While driving my new Grand Highlander, I have experienced a serious and recurring safety issue. Even with lane assist turned off, the vehicle automatically steers to the right when I exit a regular highway — apparently misinterpreting the widening road as a lane shift. When this happens, the steer... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2026

Incident date: May 10, 2026

Component that failed: Sunroof How was safety at risk: I was driving my 2025 Grand Highlander on Sunday, [XXX} in the morning. While I was driving, my sunroof exploded, causing a loud noise and a blowout in the front part of the sunroof (pictures included). There was no debris on the road or any oth... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2026

On multiple occasions (four) my 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max has failed to accelerate when I push the gas pedal. Once in traffic, which was extremely scary and a huge hazard. I have contacted the dealership about this issue and have not heard back from them. It has been almost 2 weeks. ... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2026

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

During acceleration engine makes a strange noise as if marbles were rolling around in the engine, or a knocking noise more noticeable when the engine is cold. Dealership says this is a normal sound on Nissan Rogues with the 1.5 cyl turbo charged engine. When I use 89 octane fuel the knocking sound s... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2026

Vehicle still does not have a remedy after nearly a year preventing use.

Incident date: Apr 10, 2026

I was driving on 2nd Street and realized I wasn’t going to make it through the light, so I stopped. I noticed that I had stopped in the crosswalk, so I decided to back up. Before backing up, I checked everything—I looked in my left mirror, my right mirror, behind me, and also at the rearview cam... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Apr 10, 2026

I have a 2017 Ford Explorer, that has a recall of A pillar trim piece, which I have been trying to get replaced since 2024. To date the dealership is telling me they don’t have the part. This part on the driver side has come off and I am concerned the passenger side will. I can only hope it does... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

On 12/4/25, I visited Corley's Lincoln and reported several issues. One issue was that the vehicle would accelerate or decelerate while using cruise control. There were several other issues, but the following two issues are safety issues. I visited again on 3/5/26 with several of the same issues, al... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

There is an electrical malfunction which causes all of the electrical components to flash on/off, glitch. This has occured while driving but primarily when the vehicle is parked and unattended. I’m afraid it can short and cause a fire. The vehicle will turn istelf on and off repeatedly and rapidly... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

We have two forward facing car seats in the third row. When buckled according to the car seat user manuals - the seatbelts do not stay buckled. The seatbelts unbuckle while driving, creating an extremely dangerous situation for our toddlers. We take out and redo their car seats daily due to them bei... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Transmission slipping, holding high RPM, Jerky shifts, back seat not locking at times, infotainment freezing up

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Transmission slipping, holding high RPM, Jerky shifts, back seat not locking at times, infotainment freezing up

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Transmission slipping, holding high RPM, Jerky shifts, back seat not locking at times, infotainment freezing up

Incident date: Mar 12, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe on March 11, 2024, from a private dealer with approximately 46,000. The contact was informed that the vehicle had only one owner who had leased the vehicle. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2026

There is no fix or remedy available for this recalled fuel problem. The recall and fuel pump replacement isn't available and is taking too long. There is hesitation due to this issue.

Incident date: Feb 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light or while the vehicle was in drive, the vehicle failed to move, and the engine shut off unexpectedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. To restart the vehicle, the ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2026

The transmission shifting got increasingly rough over time, and then suddenly refused to shift into gear/reverse. The Ford shop told us it was the reverse solenoid, but it ended up requiring a full transmission rebuild. Safety of the car refusing to shift gears led to loss of power several times,... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to slow down to approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact believed that the sound was caused by ice buildup on the mud flap, but shortly afterwards, the... Read more

Incident date: Dec 18, 2025

Engine failure consistent with known Hyundai engine defect. Blue smoke, oil consumption, engine knock Mechanic autoscanned codes were P0300, PO301, PO302 Lost half quart of oil in 800 miles Fire risk acknowledged in recall documentation - undriveable car at Hyundai dealer in Salem NH, renting a car ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair not available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manu... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2026

At a complete stop my car started shaking violently back and forth. It felt like we were in an earthquake. It has happened before but not as violently and not as long. No warning lights or anything. It has had problems with lurching and stuttering since we bought it. The dealership said they fixed i... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2025

Driving on the highway at highway speeds, heard clanking then a loud bang, then vehicle would not longer respond to the accelerator so we coasted onto the median. We had the vehicle towed and found out from a Ford dealer that the rear axle had broken due to Ford's failure to repair under Manufacture... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2025

When driving with cruise control engaged the car randomly brakes and shows a "curvature assist " indication. The car quickly slows from 55 to 35 with no warning. This primary happens on a straight road, not a curve. I am concerned about the traffic behind me.

Incident date: Dec 11, 2025

Rear-end. The rear drivers side tire fell off while driving on a side street. With no noise or wobble or evidence of a problem. 2 days earlier my family and I were going 70 on an express way. Upon shops inspection the bearing was no longer working but wheel kept rolling, it egged out the housing of ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2025

Wiring for headlights, and break lights has been malfunctioning. It is not a fuse and i have tried changing them to the point i keep extra in my trunk and still won't work. yes, available for inspection, I have been pulled over multiple times and was written a citation yesterday.

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

Window not rolling up properly, drivers side

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was approximately 116,000. The contact stated that a month after the vehicle was purchased,... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander with an Evenflo Revolve 360 Slim car seat, Model Number: 36812470A, Manufactured Date: December 12, 2022, installed in the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25C010000 (Child Seat). The contact stated that while drivin... Read more

Incident date: Oct 12, 2025

Shortly after powering on the GHHM vehicle, driving a short distance, coming to a stop and depressing the accelerator the vehicle does not accelerate as though no power is getting to the drive train. This does not often happen but has always happened when the EV battery level is 3 bars or less and t... Read more

Incident date: Oct 12, 2025

This is a safety recall dispute — the vehicle is under NHTSA recall 25V741000 with a fire-risk-when-parked warning and no available remedy. I’m requesting arbitration for a manufacturer repurchase OR that the leasing bank be directed to terminate the lease early without penalty.

Incident date: Nov 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. There was no warning... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the message "You Have no Brakes - Do Not Drive Over 40 MPH" was displayed. The contact ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2025

Brakes and rotors needed changed at 23930, not normal

Incident date: Nov 2, 2025

WHEN I BOUGHT THE YUKON 3 YEARS AGO THE TRANMISSION WENT OUT WITHIN MONTHS, THEY REPLACED IT WITH A USED ONE, NOW IT IS STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING, IT WILL SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEAR, WHEN YOU GIVE IT GAS IT WILL JUMP INTO GEAR AT AN IDLE IT WILL DROP OUT OF GEAR, IT'S BEEN DOING THIS EVERY SINCE THE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2025

Poor acceleration from 0 to 40. Vehicle will start shuttering at a dead stop. The engine has shut off once with this issue. It happened around 4800 miles.

Incident date: Sep 15, 2025

My car is driving okay but it’s having some electrical issues and it shuts down.

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the exterior rear wheel cover liner detached from the wheel. The wheel liner cover missed crashing into a vehicle in the opposite lane on the freeway. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the co... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2025

Master cylinder went out with only 5400 miles

Incident date: Aug 21, 2025

Emailed previously on 5/27/24 but did not receive a response. This has not occurred to me again, because I am aware and take precautions to avoid the hazard. I hope Ford has has taken corrective action, either on their own or as result of my previous complaint. ***** My 2015 Ford Taurus, [XXX] , has... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2025

Ton of warning lights can on like abs, traction control and some other sensors. When put in Drive the D flashed and try k would not move. Put back in park would not recognize it was in park and would not shut off. The only way to shut off the truck with disconnect both batteries and pull the fuse fo... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2025

During a drive home, while in motion, the tailgate of the vehicle opened on its own. This has occurred after the recall to repair this issue was already performed. I know the tailgate was shut prior to the drive because I back into my parking spot and walk the sidewalk behind my truck prior to s... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2025

On June 6,2025 my car caught fire under the hood on the way home from work. I was then told my car has an ABS module recall and thats whats caused the fire, as well as, electrical shortage. Hyundai finally came to get car on June 27. They refuse to fix or communicate with me on my car that I am stil... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 21, 2025

The Rear License Plate Light bulb (right) was out and I went to have the bulb replaced. I was quoted over $1100 from the dealer, as the LED racetrack lighting was not properly sealed and is collecting water. The collection of water within the light compartment has caused corrosion within, and the... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER

2025 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	17.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
200000 WHEELS	1

200000 WHEELS

TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: 2025 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During

TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER across all model years (2024–2026).

8 Total Recalls

377 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

12 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	18	View
2025 (current)	3	68
2024	4	291	View

Other TOYOTA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
TUNDRA	787	9,074	View
HIGHLANDER	677	6,756	View
RAV4	669	11,842	View
CROWN	548	141	View
TACOMA	406	10,562	View
VENZA	404	969	View
PRIUS	365	15,456	View
HIGHLANDER HYBRID	355	1,103	View

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2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER

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