Does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, the most recent reported on September 17, 2026 (Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (14 complaints), followed by structure (10).

How many 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 46 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls and problems

3 recalls and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander recalls

Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm

NHTSA campaign 26V598000 · reported September 17, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 617 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Power train: axle assembly

NHTSA campaign 26V437000 · reported July 8, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 5,408 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A broken rear axle carrier can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported October 30, 2025 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,024,407 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other14
Structure10
Engine7
Fuel/propulsion system6
Electrical system3
Forward collision avoidance3
Power train3
Service brakes3
Seats2
Vehicle speed control2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
Summary: While turning into my driveway, the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly as I moved my foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal. The brake pedal felt normal, and none of the vehicle’s safety systems appeared to activate. The vehicle struck my husband’s parked car and then my garage door, damaging both, and…

Oct 23, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The vehicle’s fuel system is allowing a large amount of gas fumes to escape. The gas fumes are more noticeable on the driver side and in hotter weather. The vehicle has a significantly low MPG than advertised with some trip readings showing 11 MPG. The issue has been reported twice to the dealership and they stated…

Oct 22, 2026 · Unknown or other
The seal around my moon roof keeps coming out & now when it rains, it's coming through my car and ruining my seats. my seats are always soaked when it rains.

Oct 21, 2026 · Seats
Back pockets of the driver and passenger seats were torn at all 4 corners. Did not realize this when the car was purchased because I do not sit in the back seat and my kids have never put anything in the pockets. Obviously by just looking at the pockets you can see that it is a manufacturer defect. Toyota is blaming…

Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical system
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 […] daughter attempted to exit the vehicle from the rear passenger seat but was unable to open the door from inside. I immediately attempted to open the…

Grand Highlander model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2024	4	238	7	1
2025	3	80	0	0
2026	3	46	2	0

Across all years, the 2024 Grand Highlander has the most complaints (238). All Toyota Grand Highlander years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, the most recent reported on September 17, 2026 (Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?: Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (14 complaints), followed by structure (10).
How many 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 46 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.