repaired · 2026 Q3
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2025 Toyota Grand HighlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-595 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Power train
13Engine
12Fuel/propulsion system
10Structure
6Vehicle speed control
6Electrical system
3Lane departure
3Engine and engine cooling
3Forward collision avoidance
2010 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 20 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Grand Highlander year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Highlander median. How we score
'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander safety ratings
2025 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, and the recalls they led to.
- Road debris/rocks damaging the heat exchangersOpen
In owners' words
What Grand Highlander owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Experienced repeated axle issues, acceleration hesitation, and poor suspension performance. Dealer failed to identify or reproduce the problem despite multiple visits and diagnostic fees. Axles eventually required out-of-pocket replacement due to popping and clicking. Suspected axle defect…
On 9/26 at about 10:15am, my husband and I were fully stopped at a red light with his foot on the brake. Without him touching the gas pedal, the car suddenly surged forward as if it had been accelerated. It stopped for a moment, then surged forward again. Because he was holding the brake, the car…
While driving in neighborhood at around 25 mph car started to sputter and lose power. Started flashing on display regarding ADAS which all disengaged then hybrid system failure message displayed. Stopped car, called dealership and asked if safe to drive. They said it was ok and set appointment for…
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