Every 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 26V179000
Mar 24, 2026Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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 Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 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.
Full recall details for 26V179000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V744000
Oct 30, 2025Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- Problem
- 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 display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V744000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V595000
Sep 11, 2025Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- 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 vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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 letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
Full recall details for 25V595000 →
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. Toyota has issued at least 41 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other21
- Power Train16
- Engine13
- Fuel/Propulsion System11
- Structure10
- Vehicle Speed Control6
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (36)
- Electrical System (18)
- Structure (12)
- Engine (5)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (2)
- Equipment (2)
Read Toyota Grand Highlander owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDEROct 6, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769337
“Driving in city traffic during morning rush hour, sitting at traffic light, when display lights up indicating "Hybrid Malfunction" and "take vehicle to dealer". Leaving traffic light, the vehicle at first does not move after pressing accelerator, then slowly engages and thugs along.”
2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDERSep 30, 2026 · NM
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768196
“Engine temperature overheated during long idle on an out of town event. The vehicle put in park and engine running in idle with AC running. Vehicle coolant temp reach high mark in the red area. Vehicle temp alarm gave a warning to shutdown.”
2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDERSep 28, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767331
“The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with radiator failure.”
2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDERSep 21, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765921
“Our 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum repeatedly produces a strong gasoline odor and visibly observable vapor under hot-weather/hot-soak conditions. The condition has been observed by dealership personnel. There is footage from us and the dealership.”
2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDERSep 14, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764228
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