repaired · 2026 Q3
Mid/rear assembly: recliner
NewRisk. A seat back that fails to lock may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2024 Toyota HighlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2024 Toyota Highlander, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 7 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 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Toyota Highlander has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats
1Vehicle speed control
1Back over prevention
88 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2024 Toyota 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
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. A seat belt that does not properly restrain an occupant increases the risk of injury during 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.
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.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Tires
Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Tires
Risk. Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, 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
2024 vs. every other 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 Highlander median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Toyota Highlander safety ratings
2024 Toyota 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 (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Highlander owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BRAKING SYSTEM WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN APPLYING DOWNHILL, TEMPORARILY RELEASES AND ACTS AS THOUGH BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED ANY LONGER FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF A FEW SECONDS THEN REAPPLIES. IT DOES SO THAT IT IS VERY OBVIOUS WITHIN THE CAR. THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA HIGHLANDER…
>While exiting a highway my vehicle surged forward crashing into the vehicle in front of me.Engaging the brake, my car smashed into the van again. I had no control over the forward momentum of the car. >Both the driver & I were in danger of injury >The problem has not been addressed as my damaged…
Ours has pulsing brakes and brakes feeling "off" at low speeds, potentially due to the interaction of regenerative and conventional braking. The brake pedal will also suddenly jolt the car forward when switching between braking systems. The system is unsafe.
Own a 2024 Highlander?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.