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NewRisk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Toyota Grand HighlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-744 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Structure
9Engine
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Power train
3Electrical system
3Visibility/wiper
3Service brakes
3Forward collision avoidance
3Seats
108 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 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
Power train: axle assembly
NewRisk. A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2026 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
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER SUV N/A 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 2026 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a serious safety concern involving the right rear passenger door of my 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, which has approximately 11,000 miles. My [XXX] daughter attempted to exit the vehicle from the rear passenger seat but was unable to open the door from inside. I immediately…
About two months after purchasing my new 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, I noticed the air conditioning had stopped cooling. I did not notice any impact, so I do not know exactly when the damage occurred. I drive normally on public roads and do not go off road. The vehicle had approximately…
The front grill by design has bigger holes with potential of rock hitting radiator. I have seen very small damage to radiator more like superficial. A bigger rock could damage the radiator
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