2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER
2 recalls, 20 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
26V437000 Jul 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand Highlander vehicles. The rear axle carriers may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break.
Consequence
A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13... Read more
25V744000 Oct 30, 2025
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.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 30, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
Component: Automatic transmission, 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD. Available for inspection. Purchased new 11/21/2025 at zero miles. Beginning ~2000 miles (est Feb 2026), intermittent transmission malfunction during acceleration: transmission holds gears at elevated RPMs beyon... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 22, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
Bought the vehicle in October 2025 everything was going fine. I went away for a few days came back and the A/C was not working. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it and was told outside influence and they refused to repair unless I pay $1900. I have bumper to bumper coverage for 5 yea... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION
May 26, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
The contact owns a (YMM) 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (example: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer ha... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 26, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's son noticed an unusual sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact receiv... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 20, 2026
Incident date: May 20, 2026
There is considerable rust to the point that the subframe has been structurally compromised. I also contacted Audi USA regarding this issue, but they advised that they could not provide any assistance and closed my case. I was instructed to have the vehicle inspected and see what the dealer could do... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 10, 2026
Incident date: May 10, 2026
The car horn stopped working. Replaced the fuse and still not working.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 4, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
no incident : recall that was done on hood. gas cap/lid doesn't close tightly Hood looks like it going to open , left side front end lifts when driving on freeway, Honda of the Desert replaced latch but it did not solve the problem
SEATS
Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 18, 2026
My ABS Lights the triangle with the ! In the middle goes in and off the down hill control light and the sweet control light all go on when the ABS light goes on my oil was completely dry had to add two quarts while the engine was ticking when started and when accelerating it was making a clicking no... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission gear was inoperative. The contact restarted the vehicle for the vehicle to return to normal operation. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact received notification ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 - 45 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The low brake fluid message was displayed. There was an audible chime coming from the vehicle. The brake fluid reservoir was very low. The vehicle was taken to an indepe... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 4, 2026
Ticking at cold start. 4/02/26 on way home from work. Truck loses acceleration while driving. Bug jumps then display says low power mode. Truck will start but will not move forward or in reverse. RPMs increase but no propulsion. Recall was performed 11/17/25 and passed inspection through Romain GMC ... Read more
STEERING
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
EPS light came on and we changed the part and it came back on again I spent $350 for this service but I saw online that Hyundai is having a recall for my year and model car to reprogramming eps but my vin is not included. Is it possible they can include my vin ?
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
I was driving down the road, on Pinewood rd Sumter sc 29154, the front camera sensed something in the road but nothing was in the road I didn’t brake because I didn’t see anything in the road the orange brake light flashed on dash, so the car did a hard brake of its own, it jerked me the driver ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 24, 2026
When I went to turn the car on last Tuesday (3/24.2026), the entire digital dashboard was black. I tried restarting the car a few times with no resolution. Thankfully, the infotainment screen and heads up display (HUD) were on and working fine. If it was not for the HUD, I would of had no idea what ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related incident involving my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe on February 14, 2026. While driving, the vehicle suddenly began to overheat, creating an immediate safety hazard. I was close to my home and was able to return there safely, but once parked, I obse... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Many lights on dashboard including LDW, front collision system failure, tire pressure came on. Very concerned about driving safety. Researched the issue - seems fairly common across 2012-2017 accords.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the rear-view mirrors on the driver's side failed to indicate when another vehicle, person, or object was nearby the vehicle. The passenger's side rear-view mirror's audible alarm occasionally erroneously alerted the driver that there was a ve... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: Jan 10, 2026
My rear racetrack light on my 2021 Durango rt tow n go has water in it from not being sealed and it’s burnt out was quoted astronomical amounts of money to fix along with getting pulled over and was told it’s a safety issue by police and said it can cause a electrical fire and it’s a hazard
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: Jan 10, 2026
This is a known defect covered under Customer Support Program 21-LE-01. Lexus failed to notify me despite regular service at their dealership. I was forced to pay $3,000 for a safety defect that should have been covered
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2025
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the contact's concerns; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER
2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV N/A 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.
TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER across all model years (2024, 2026).
9
Total Recalls
392
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
17
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths