Model year
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 43 complaints for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 0 complaints under GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12), STRUCTURE:BODY (9), ENGINE (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V598000 · Sep 17, 2026
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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…
26V437000 · Jul 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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…
25V744000 · Oct 30, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
Complaints
43 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 4 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP26006 | Road debris/rocks damaging the heat exchangers · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | Aug 20, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Highlander Hybrid · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 37 | 34 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
| Grand Highlander LE/XLE · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Grand Highlander Limited · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 36 | 32 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 27 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Grand Highlander AWD Limited/Platinum · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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