Every 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Steering · NHTSA 26V598000
Sep 17, 2026Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TA19 and 26LA09.
Full recall details for 26V598000 →Power Train · NHTSA 26V437000
Jul 8, 2026Power Train:Axle Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle carrier sub-assembly code, and replace the sub-assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB13, 26TA13, 26LB08, and 26LA08.
Full recall details for 26V437000 →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 →
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, reporting 1 crashes, 5 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 25 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 Other12
- Structure9
- Engine6
- Fuel/Propulsion System5
- Forward Collision Avoidance3
- Lane Departure2
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (48)
- Wheels (2)
Read Toyota Grand Highlander owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“June, July and August multiple occurrences of Electronic Parking Brake and Drive Engagement Failure intermittently occurring. The Automatic electronic park brake fails to release from Park to Drive or Park to Reverse while drivers seatbelt is fastened, all door closed, vehicle on level ground.”
2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDERSep 29, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767749
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a commercial lawnmower that fell from a truck. The driver's seat air bag deployed in a downward position, and the other air bags failed to deploy.”
2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDERSep 15, 2026 · MO
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764343
“Design of middle seat backward/forward latch adjustment and, in particular, the rear seat fold down /lean back latch adjustment is of poor engineering integrity. The latches on top of each of these seats are difficult to maneuver, particularly for those with weak hands.”
2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDEROct 3, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768726
“Design flaw of front grille of vehicle causing major damage. Due to the large gaps in front grille, the vehicle is susceptible to rock damage to the coolant system. Under normal highway driving, coolant started to leak and immediate power loss put my wife at risk.”
2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDEROct 3, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768711
“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.”
2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDEROct 3, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768701
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