Model year
2026 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2026 Toyota Highlander (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1), ENGINE (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–35 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,900–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 137 complaints
- 2002 301 complaints
- 2003 258 complaints
- 2004 286 complaints
- 2005 224 complaints
- 2006 278 complaints
- 2007 124 complaints
- 2008 405 complaints
- 2009 134 complaints
- 2010 216 complaints
- 2011 181 complaints
- 2012 182 complaints
- 2013 207 complaints
- 2014 136 complaints
- 2015 192 complaints
- 2016 111 complaints
- 2017 271 complaints
- 2018 269 complaints
- 2019 502 complaints
- 2020 321 complaints
- 2021 531 complaints
- 2022 263 complaints
- 2023 189 complaints
- 2024 43 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 35 | 34 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 35 | 35 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Toyota Highlander at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.